Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following: Bonds payable, 7% (due in 15 years) $850,550 Preferred 8% stock, $100 par       (no change during the year) 200,000 Common stock, $50 par       (no change during the year) 1,000,000 Income before income tax for year 379,777 Income tax for year 113,933 Common dividends paid 60,000 Preferred dividends paid 16,000     Based on the data presented, what is the times interest earned ratio (round to two decimal places)?

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Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:

Bonds payable, 7% (due in 15 years) $850,550
Preferred 8% stock, $100 par  
    (no change during the year) 200,000
Common stock, $50 par  
    (no change during the year) 1,000,000
Income before income tax for year 379,777
Income tax for year 113,933
Common dividends paid 60,000
Preferred dividends paid 16,000
   

Based on the data presented, what is the times interest earned ratio (round to two decimal places)?

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