Long$-$term debt ratio is equal to long$-$term debt divided by the sum of long$-$term debt and tota

A times interest earned $($TIE$)$ ratio of $3\mathrm{.}5$ times means a firm has $q,$ that is$($are$)3\mathrm{.}5$ times greater than the firm's interest expense.

earnings before interest and taxes

sales

net income

additions to retained earnings