Times-Interest-Earned Ratio

The Morrit Corporation has $480,000 of debt outstanding, and it pays an interest rate of 9% annually. Morrit's annual sales are $3 million, its average tax rate is 25%, and its net profit margin on sales is 6%. If the company does not maintain a TIE ratio of at least 3 to 1, then its bank will refuse to renew the loan, and bankruptcy will result. What is Morrit's TIE ratio? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.