Loomis, Inc. reported the following on the company’s income statement in 2016 and 2015: a. Determine the number of times interest charges were earned for 2016 and 2015. Round to one decimal place. b....

Loomis, Inc. reported the following on the company’s income statement in 2016 and 2015:

a. Determine the number of times interest charges were earned for 2016 and 2015. Round to one decimal place.

b. Is the number of times interest charges are earned improving or declining?