Analyze and compare Hilton and Marriott

a$.$ Compute the times interest earned ratio for each company. Round to one decimal place.

Hilton:

Marriott:

b$.$ Based on the data provided and your calculations which of the following statements are correct.

Marriott's earnings provide its creditors greater protection of their interest charges than Hilton's earnings provide to its creditors.

The income before income tax expense is close to the same for both companies.

The major difference is in the interest expense.

Marriott apparently uses more debt to finance its operations than Hilton.

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