Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following: Bonds payable, 12% (due in 15 years) $1,270,543 Preferred 8% stock, $100 par (no change during the year) $200,000 Common stock, $50 par (no change during the year) $1,000,000 Income before income tax for year $430,704 Income tax for year $129,211 Common dividends paid $60,000 Preferred dividends paid $16,000 Based on the data presented above, what is the times interest earned ratio (round to two decimal places)?

a.0.98

b.2.82

c.3.82

d.1.98