MAC Corp.'s sales last year were $435,000, its operating costs were $362,500, its operating income (EBIT) was $72,500 and its interest charges were $12,500. What was the firm's times interest earned (TIE) ratio? Please show work for understanding the calculation. Explain why the TIE ratio is important and what can the firm do to improve its TIE ratio

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MAC Corp.'s sales last year were $435,000, its operating costs were $362,500, its operating income (EBIT) was $72,500 and its interest charges were $12,500. What was the firm's times interest earned (TIE) ratio? Please show work for understanding the calculation.

Explain why the TIE ratio is important and what can the firm do to improve its TIE ratio.

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Step 1 Basic Details and Formula

1. Basic Details:

Sales = $435000

Operating Costs = $362500

EBIT = $72500

Interest Charges = $12500

2. Formula:

Times interest earned (TIE) ratio = Operating Income / Interest Charges

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