Use the following information to answer this question.

Windswept, Inc. 2017 Income Statement ($ in millions)
Net sales	$	10,000
Cost of goods sold		7,950
Depreciation		410
Earnings before interest and taxes	$	1,640
Interest paid		100
Taxable income	$	1,540
Taxes		539
Net income	$	1,001

Windswept, Inc. 2016 and 2017 Balance Sheets ($ in millions)
		2016			2017				2016			2017
Cash	$	270		$	300		Accounts payable	$	1,630		$	1,812
Accounts rec.		1,110			1,010		Long-term debt		1,070			1,383
Inventory		1,780			1,755		Common stock		3,360			3,030
Total	$	3,160		$	3,065		Retained earnings		650			900
Net fixed assets		3,550			4,060
Total assets	$	6,710		$	7,125		Total liab. & equity	$	6,710		$	7,125

What is the cash coverage ratio for 2017?

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