Answer:
8.76
Explanation:
The formula and the computation of the times interest earned is shown below:
Times earned interest = (Earnings before income tax and interest expense) ÷ (Interest expense)
where,
Earnings before interest and tax expense is
= EBITDA - depreciation and amortization expense
= $1,521,087 - $522,311
= $998,776
And, the interest expense is $114,077
So, the times interest earned ratio is
= $998,776 ÷ $114,077
= 8.76