Companies Heidee and Leaudy have the same tax rate, sales, total assets, and basic earning power. Both companies have positive net incomes. Company Heidee has a higher debt ratio and, therefore, a higher interest expense. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

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Heidee has higher interest charges. Basic earning power equals EBIT/Assets, and since assets are equal, EBIT must also be equal. TIE = EBIT/Interest. Therefore, Heidee higher interest charges means that its TIE must be lower. Thus, a is correct. All of the other statements are incorrect.

Companies Heidee and Leaudy Have the Same Tax Rate, Sales