Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

A) The times interest earned ratio gives an indication of a company's ability to meet interest payments as they come due.
B) EBIT can be calculated by adding interest expense and income tax expense to net earnings.
C) The times interest earned ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of net earnings, interest expense, and income tax expense, by interest expense.
D) The higher a company's debt to total assets ratio, the lower the company's times interest earned ratio will be.