Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting Ratios

Question:

The Interest Coverage Ratio is the relationship between..............

Options:

Profit after interest and tax and interest on Long-term Borrowing

Net Profit and interest charge

Gross Profit and interest charge

Profit before interest and tax and interest on Long-term Borrowings

Correct Answer:

Profit before interest and tax and interest on Long-term Borrowings

Explanation:

Interest Coverage Ratio
It is a ratio that deals with the servicing of interest on loan. It is a measure of security of interest payable on long-term debts. It expresses the relationship between profits available for payment of interest and the amount of interest payable. It is calculated as follows:
Interest Coverage Ratio = Net Profit before Interest and Tax/ Interest on long-term debts