Answer:
Time Interest Earned Ratio (TIE Ratio) = 5.8 times
Explanation:
Time Interest Earned Ratio (TIE Ratio) = Income Before Interest and Tax/ Interest Expense
Details Amount ($)
Sales 435,000
Less: Operating Cost 362,500
Income Before Interest and Tax (x) 72,500
Interest (y) 12,500
TIE Ratio (x/y) 5.8 times