Why is the fixed charge coverage ratio a broader measure of a firm's coverage capabilities than the times interest earned ratio?

(a) The fixed charge ratio indicates how many times the firm can cover interest payments

(b) The times interest earned ratio does not consider the possibility of higher interest rates,

(c) The fixed charge ratio includes lease payments as well as interest payments.

(d) The fixed charge ratio includes both operating and capital lea while the times interest earned ratio includes only operating leases