Ziebart Corp.'s EBITDA last year was $355,000 ( = 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. 7.04

b. 5.24

c. 6.44

d. 5.84

e. 4.64