
Respuesta :
Answer:
The Time interest earned ratio is 4.5
Explanation:
Given:
Bonds payable 10% in 2 years                          $1000000
Preferred 5% stock $100 par (no change during the year) Â Â Â 300000
Common stock, $50 par (no change during the year) Â Â Â Â Â Â 2000000
Income before income tax for year                       350000
Income tax for year                                   80000
Common dividends paid                               50000
Preferred dividends paid                               15000
Time interest earned ratio is a measure of how a company is able to pay up its debts based on its income. It is the ratio of earnings before tax and interest to total interest expense.
Interest expense = $1000000 × 10% = $100000 × 0.1 = $100000
Therefore the earnings before tax and interest = Income before income tax for year + Interest expense = $350000 + $100000 = $450000
the earnings before tax and interest = $450000
Time interest earned ratio = earnings before tax and interest / Interest expense  = $450000 / $100000 = 4.5
The Time interest earned ratio = Â 4.5