The data below are for Goshen Company.

Total Assets $$10,000$

Income Before Interest And Taxes $1,000$

Total Equity $4,500$

Interest Expense $400$

Sales $15,000$

Total Liabilities $5,500$

Cost of Goods Sold $9,000$

Cash $1,200$

Accounts Receivable $1,500$

Goshen needs a financial ratio that indicates whether its level of leverage is appropriate. What is Goshen Company$$s DEBT$-$TO$-$EQUITY RATIO?

$1\mathrm{.}22$

$0\mathrm{.}80$

$0\mathrm{.}45$

$0\mathrm{.}55$