Answer:
3.82 times
Explanation:
The computation of times interest earned ratio is shown below:-
Bond Interest charges Earned = Bond Value × Interest Rate
= $1,459,536 × 8%
= $116,762.88
Net Income before Interest = Net Income Income Before Interest + Interest
= $328,796 + $116,762.88
= $445,558.88
Number of times bond interest charges were earned = Net Income before Interest and taxes ÷ Interest charges
= $445,558.88 ÷ $116,762.88
= 3.82 times