Question : The Interest coverage ratio will ------------ if the company decides to redeem Debentures assuming the same rate of Net Profit and the tax rate will be the same.
Option 1: Improve
Option 2: Decline
Option 3: No changes
Option 4: Increase net profit ratio
Correct Answer: Improve
Solution : Answer = improve
The interest coverage ratio will improve if the company decides to redeem Debentures assuming the same rate of Net Profit and the Tax Rate will be the same. This is because redeeming debentures involves using profits to pay off debt, which reduces the number of outstanding debentures. As a result, the interest expenses decrease, and the ratio improves.
Hence, the correct option is 1.