Times interest earned is A) The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by operating profit B) The number of times the dividends are covered by net income C) The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by net income D) The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by retained earnings

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### Times Interest Earned

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**Times interest earned is:**

- **A)** The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by operating profit
- **B)** The number of times the dividends are covered by net income
- **C)** The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by net income
- **D)** The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by retained earnings

### Explanation:
The "Times Interest Earned" (TIE) ratio is a measure used to determine how easily a company can pay interest on outstanding debt. It is often calculated by dividing operating profit (also known as earnings before interest and taxes - EBIT) by the interest expense. This ratio indicates the company's financial flexibility and ability to meet financial obligations.
Transcribed Image Text:### Times Interest Earned **Multiple Choice Question:** **Times interest earned is:** - **A)** The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by operating profit - **B)** The number of times the dividends are covered by net income - **C)** The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by net income - **D)** The number of times the interest on a bond issue is covered by retained earnings ### Explanation: The "Times Interest Earned" (TIE) ratio is a measure used to determine how easily a company can pay interest on outstanding debt. It is often calculated by dividing operating profit (also known as earnings before interest and taxes - EBIT) by the interest expense. This ratio indicates the company's financial flexibility and ability to meet financial obligations.
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Times interest earned is basically the the operating profit of the the firm which is divided by the total  amount of the interest that is need to be paid on the bond by the firm.

 

Time interest earned = Earnings before interest and taxtotal interest 

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