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Chapter 11, Problem 1ADM
A.
To determine
To Compute: The times interest earned ratio for both companies for the two years.
B.
To determine
To Interpret: The Company A’s interest coverage from year 1 to year 2.
C.
To determine
To Explain: Whether the creditors will get interest or not when the times interest earned ratio is less than 1.
D.
To determine
To Interpret: The Company W’s interest coverage from year 1 to year 2.
E.
To determine
To Explain: The Company that appears to have the greater protection for creditors.
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