Financial report context:
republic services , inc . notes to consolidated financial statements 2014 ( continued ) the following table summarizes the activity in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended december 31: .

Financial table:
2015: balance at beginning of year; 2014: $ 70.1; 2013: $ 72.0; column_4: $ 84.7
2015: additions based on tax positions related to current year; 2014: 0.2; 2013: 0.8; column_4: 0.3
2015: additions for tax positions of prior years; 2014: 1.4; 2013: 5.0; column_4: 11.4
2015: reductions for tax positions of prior years; 2014: -10.2 ( 10.2 ); 2013: -6.0 ( 6.0 ); column_4: -2.4 ( 2.4 )
2015: reductions for tax positions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations; 2014: -0.6 ( 0.6 ); 2013: -0.2 ( 0.2 ); column_4: -1.3 ( 1.3 )
2015: settlements; 2014: -13.9 ( 13.9 ); 2013: -1.5 ( 1.5 ); column_4: -20.7 ( 20.7 )
2015: balance at end of year; 2014: $ 47.0; 2013: $ 70.1; column_4: $ 72.0

Additional report context:
during 2015 , we settled tax matters in various states and puerto rico which reduced our gross unrecognized tax benefits by $ 13.9 million . during 2014 , we settled tax matters in various jurisdictions and reduced our gross unrecognized tax benefits by $ 1.5 million . during 2013 , we settled with the irs appeals division and the joint committee on taxation our 2009 and 2010 tax years . the resolution of these tax periods in addition to various state tax resolutions during the year reduced our gross unrecognized tax benefits by $ 20.7 million . included in our gross unrecognized tax benefits as of december 31 , 2015 and 2014 are $ 30.5 million and $ 45.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits ( net of the federal benefit on state matters ) that , if recognized , would affect our effective income tax rate in future periods . we recognize interest and penalties as incurred within the provision for income taxes in our consolidated statements of income . related to the unrecognized tax benefits previously noted , we recorded interest expense of approximately $ 1.2 million during 2015 and , in total as of december 31 , 2015 , have recognized a liability for penalties of $ 0.5 million and interest of $ 10.3 million . during 2014 , we accrued interest of approximately $ 1.5 million and , in total as of december 31 , 2014 , had recognized a liability for penalties of $ 0.5 million and interest of $ 18.7 million . during 2013 , we accrued interest of approximately $ 1.2 million and , in total as of december 31 , 2013 , had recognized a liability for penalties of $ 0.5 million and interest of $ 17.0 million . gross unrecognized benefits that we expect to settle in the following twelve months are in the range of $ 0 to $ 10 million ; however , it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits may either increase or decrease in the next twelve months . we are currently under examination or administrative review by state and local taxing authorities for various tax years . these state audits are ongoing . we believe the recorded liabilities for uncertain tax positions are adequate . however , a significant assessment against us in excess of the liabilities recorded could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position , results of operations or cash flows. .

Question: during 2013 , what was the ratio of the accrued interest $ 1.2 million to the recognized a interest liability interest of $ 17.0 million .
Answer: 14.2