Answer:
2.7 times
Explanation:
Chutes and co. has an interest expense of 1.25 million
Operating margin of 10.8%
Total sales of 30.7 million
The first step is to calculate the operating income
Operating income= Sales×operating margin
= $30,700,000×10.8/100
= $30,700,000×0.108
= $3,315,600
Therefore, the interest coverage ratio can be calculated as follows
Interest coverage ratio= Operating income/Interest expense
= $3,315,600/$1,250,000
= 2.65
= 2.7 times
Hence Chutes' interest coverage ratio is 2.7 times
