Answer:
For 2019: 30.9, and for 2018: 28.3
Explanation:
Year Net Income Interest Expense Income Tax Expense
2019 $3,212 $187 $2,372
2018 $2,568 $183 $2,424
Times interest earned ratio = earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) / interest expense
2019 EBIT = Net Income + Interest Expense + Income Tax Expense
2019 EBIT = $3,212 + $187 + $2,372
2019 EBIT = $5,771
2018 EBIT = $5,175
Now we can finally calculate the Times interest earned ratios (TIER)
2019 TIER = $5,771 / $187
2019 TIER = 30.9
2018 TIER = $5,175 /$183
2018 TIER = 28.3