What best explains why a firm's ratio of long-term debt/total capital is lower than the industry average, while the ratio of income before interest and taxes/debt interest charges is higher than the industry average?

A.The firm has a high ratio of current assets/current liabilities.

B.The firm pays lower interest on long-term debt than the average firm.

C.None of the options are correct.

D.The firm has more short-term debt than average.

E.The firm has a high ratio of total cash flow/long term debt.