Hsu Company reported the following on its income statement:

	Income before income taxes	$303,008
	Income tax expense	90,902
	Net income	$212,106

An analysis of the income statement revealed that interest expense was $77,872. Determine Hsu Company's times interest earned.

Select the correct answer.

2.72 times

4.89 times

1.72 times

3.89 times