Answer:
Explanation:
As we know that time interest earned ratio = Income before interest and taxes / interest expense.
Sales                                              = 546000
less: cost of goods sold                               =  (244410)
      Gross profit                                    301590
Less: expenses
     Depreciation expense                            =( 61900  )  Â
     Profit before interest and taxes                     239690
Less: tax
   (239690 * 23%)                                 =  (55128)      Â
             Profit                                  184562
Profit - Retained earning Addition  = Interest
   184562 - 74300 = 110262.
Interest earned ratio = 239690 / 110262 = 2.17 times Â