Q27. Times Interest Eamed and Safe Leverage conclusion: a. The firm has a sufficient level of interest coverage safety, and the level of safety is improving or unchanged. b. The firm has a sufficient level of interest coverage safety, but the level of safety is declining. c. The firm does not have a sufficient level of interest coverage safety, but level of safety is improving. d. The firm does not have a sufficient level of interest coverage safety, and the level of safety is declining. e. The firm has no interest expense, so interest coverage is not a problem. Q28. Times Interest Eamed and Safe Leverage conclusion, trend: a. The level of safety is improving due primarily to the improvement in Earnings (EBIT). b. The level of safety is improving due primarily to the reduction in Interest Expense. c. The level of safety is declining due primarily to the decline in Eamings (EBIT). d. The level of safety is declining due primarily to the increase in Interest Expense. e. Not applicable (The firm has no interest expense, or there is no change in leverage)