Answer:
Option (A) is correct.
Explanation:
Times-interest-earned ratio refers to the ratio of Earning before interest and taxes to the interest expenses.
Times interest earned ratio:
= Earning before interest and taxes ÷ Interest expenses
= (Income Before Income Taxes + Interest Expense) ÷ Interest expenses
= ($45,000 + $1000) ÷ $1000
= 46 times