Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:

Bonds payable, 10% (due in two years)	$960,000
Preferred 5% stock, $100 par (no change during year)	227,000
Common stock, $50 par (no change during year)	2,195,000
Income before income tax for year	363,000
Income tax for year	76,000
Common dividends paid	109,750
Preferred dividends paid	11,350

Based on the data presented above, what is the number of times bond interest charges were earned (round to one decimal point)?

A.3.8

B.6.6

C.2.8

D.4.8