Required information Problem 9-5A (Static) Computing and analyzing times interest earned LO A1 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Shown here are condensed income statements for two different companies (assume no income taxes). Miller Company $ 1,000,000 800,000 Sales Variable expenses (80%) Income before interest Interest expense (fixed) Net income 200,000 60,000 $ 140,000 Weaver Company $ 1,000,000 600,000 Sales Variable expenses (60%) Income before interest Interest expense (fixed) Net income 400,000 260,000 $ 140,000 Problem 9-5A (Static) Part 6 6. Which company would have a greater ability to pay interest expense if sales were to decrease? Miller Company Weaver Company