=+Merlin Company has provided the following comparative information:

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Net income $ 129,868 $ 174,788 $ 299,809 $ 419,900 $ 380,000 Interest expense 280,021 260,001 240,075 225,000 200,000 Income tax expense 20,002 33,617 67,234 100,800 126,000