A company had interest expense of $$6,600,$ income before interest expense and income taxes of $$18,400,$ and net income of $$8,800.$ The company's times interest earned ratio equals:

Multiple Choice

$1\mathrm{.}33.$

$2\mathrm{.}79.$

$2\mathrm{.}09$

$0\mathrm{.}36.$

$0\mathrm{.}75.$