Question

Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:

Bonds payable, 10% (due in 2 years)$1,000,000
Preferred 5% stock, $100 par (no change during year)300,000
Common stock, $50 par (no change during year)2,000,000
Income before income tax for year550,000
Income tax for year80,000
Common dividends paid50,000
Preferred dividends paid15,000

Based on the data presented, what is the times interest earned ratio? (Round to one decimal place.)

a. 1.5 times

b. 6.4 times

c. 6.5 times

d. 5.5 times

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