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Introduction: Times interest earned is calculated to know about the ability of the company to pay off it debt. It reveals the capacity of the company to pay interest from income of the company.
To compute: Times interest earned for three years for each company.
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Introduction:Times interest earned is financial ratio which is calculated to know about the ability of the company to complete its interest obligation.
To identify: Which company is in good position to pay interest obligation.
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Introduction: Interest is the non-operating expense which is to be paid as specific percentage on borrowed amount. The borrower has to pay interest and principal amount.
To identify: Company is in a good or bad position to pay interest obligation.
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