Ziebart Corp.'s EBITDA last year was $285,000 ( = EBIT + depreciation + amortization), its interest charges were $9,500, it had to repay $26,000 of long-term debt, and it had to make a payment of $17,400 under a long-term lease. The firm had no amortization charges. What was the EBITDA coverage ratio?

Select the correct answer.

a. 5.21

b. 6.23

c. 6.74

d. 4.70

e. 5.72