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In the past year Blossom Corporation had net income of $$209000,$ interest expense of $$49000,$ and tax expense of $$87000.$ During the current year, Blossom refinanced their debt so interest expense is now $$43000.$ Net Income is expected to be $$252000$ and the tax expense is expected to be $$100600.$ What is Blossom Corporation's times interest earned after the changes?

$2\mathrm{.}50$

$5\mathrm{.}86$

$6\mathrm{.}34$

$9\mathrm{.}20$