GAMA Corp. and FAMA Corp. have the same tax rate, sales, total assets, and basic earning power. Both companies have positive net incomes. GAMA Corp. has a higher debt to asset ratio and, therefore, a higher interest expense. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? a.GAMA Corp. has a lower times interest earned (TIE) ratio. b.GAMA Corp.has more net income. c.GAMA Corp.pays more in taxes. d.GAMA Corp. has a lower ROE.

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GAMA Corp. and FAMA Corp. have the same tax rate, sales, total assets, and basic earning power. Both companies have positive net incomes. GAMA Corp. has a higher debt to asset ratio and, therefore, a higher interest expense. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a.GAMA Corp. has a lower times interest earned (TIE) ratio.

b.GAMA Corp.has more net income.

c.GAMA Corp.pays more in taxes.

d.GAMA Corp. has a lower ROE.

Please explain. 

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1. Gama Corp. and Fama Corp. has same Sales, same tax rate, same total assets and same basic earnings power

2. Basic earnings Power = Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) / Total asset (It means the both companies have same EBIT as well)

3. Times Interest Earned Ratio = EBIT / Interest Expense

4. ROE = Net Income / Equity

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