Question

Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:

Company ACompany B
Bonds payable, 8% (issued 2000, due 2024)$1,200,000$900,000
Preferred 5% stock, $100 par (no change during year)300,000400,000
Common stock, $50 par (no change during year)1,000,0001,000,000
Income before income tax for year495,000130,000
Income tax for year75,00012,000
Common dividends paid50,0000
Preferred dividends paid15,00020,000

a. For each company, what is the times interest earned ratio (round to one decimal place)?
b. Which company gives potential creditors the most protection?

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