overage ratios, like times interest earned and cash coverage ratio, allow Question 24 options: a) a company's creditors to assess how well the company will meet its short-term liabilities other than interest expense. b) a company's creditors to assess how well the company will meet its interest obligations. c) a company's management to assess how well they meet short-term liabilities. d) a company's shareholders to assess how well the company will meet its short-term liabilities