Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the interest coverage ratio?

Select one:

a$.$ Interest coverage ratio $=$ revenues$/$interest expense.

b$.$ The lower the interest coverage ratio, the better the company's ability to cover its interest expense.

c$.$ Interest coverage ratio measures the company's ability to meet the interest expense on its debt.

d$.$ Interest coverage ratio is a profit ratio.

e$.$ Interest coverage expense is directly related to the firms earnings.