Here are some data for five companies in the same industry:

a$.$ Calculate a measure of times$-$interest$-$earned for the industry.

b$.$ Calculate a measure of times$-$interest$-$earned for each company.

c$.$ Calculate the average of the times$-$interest$-$earned ratios for the individual

companies.

d$.$ Does changing the method of calculation make a significant difference to the end

result?

Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.

Calculate a measure of times$-$interest$-$earned for the industry.

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to $2$ decimal places.