o change during year) 300,000 400,000 Common stock, $50 par (no change during year) 1,000,000 1,000,000 Income before income tax for year 495,000 130,000 Income tax for year 75,000 12,000 Common dividends paid

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Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:

 
Company A
Company B
Bonds payable, 8% (issued 2000, due 2024) $1,200,000 $900,000
Preferred 5% stock, $100 par (no change during year) 300,000 400,000
Common stock, $50 par (no change during year) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Income before income tax for year 495,000 130,000
Income tax for year 75,000 12,000
Common dividends paid 50,000 0
Preferred dividends paid 15,000 20,000

 

a.  For each company, what is the number of times bond interest charges were earned (round to one decimal place)?

Company A fill in the blank 1
Company B fill in the blank 2

b.  Which company gives potential creditors the most protection?
 

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