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5. Problem 7-10 (Times-Interest-Earned Ratio) eBook Times-Interest-Earned Ratio The Morrit Corporation has $480,000 of debt outstanding, and it pays an interest rate of 9% annually. Morrit's annual sales are $3 million, its average tax rate is 25%, and its net profit margin on sales is 7%. If the company does not maintain a TIE ratio of at least 6 to 1, then its bank will refuse to renew the loan, and bankruptcy will result. What is Morrit's TIE ratio? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.