In the past year, Crane Corporation had net income of $$209000,$ interest expense of $$47000,$ and tax expense of $$93000.$ During the current year, Crane refinanced their debt so interest expense is now $$42000.$ Net income is expected to be $$251000$ and the tax expense is expected to be $$101800.$ What is Crane Corporation's times interest earned after the changes?

Answer Choices:

$2\mathrm{.}47$

$6\mathrm{.}57$

$9\mathrm{.}40$

$5\mathrm{.}98$