Question

Use the following information to answer this question. Windswept, Inc. 2017 Income Statement ($ in millions) Net sales $ 10,000 Cost of goods sold 7,950 Depreciation 410 Earnings before interest and taxes $ 1,640 Interest paid 100 Taxable income $ 1,540 Taxes 539 Net income $ 1,001 Windswept, Inc. 2016 and 2017 Balance Sheets ($ in millions) 2016 2017 2016 2017 Cash $ 270 $ 300 Accounts payable $ 1,630 $ 1,812 Accounts rec. 1,110 1,010 Long-term debt 1,070 1,383 Inventory 1,780 1,755 Common stock 3,360 3,030 Total $ 3,160 $ 3,065 Retained earnings 650 900 Net fixed assets 3,550 4,060 Total assets $ 6,710 $ 7,125 Total liab. & equity $ 6,710 $ 7,125

What is the cash coverage ratio for 2017?

Answer 1

20.50 times

Step-by-step explanation:

Cash coverage ratio = (EBIT + Depreciation) / Interest paid

Cash coverage ratio = ($1,640+$410) / $100

Cash coverage ratio = $2,050 / $100

Cash coverage ratio = 20.50 times

So, the cash coverage ratio for 2017 is 20.50 times