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question 33

Multiple Choice

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KT Enterprises,a U.S.import-export trading company,is considering its international tax situation.KT's U.S.tax rate is 21%.KT has significant operations in both Japan and Ireland.In Japan the current exchange rate is ¥118.4/$ and earnings in Japan are taxed at 41%.In Ireland the current exchange rate is $1.27/€ and earnings in Ireland are taxed at 12.5%.KT's profits,which are fully and immediately repatriated,and foreign taxes paid for the current year are shown here (in millions) :
-The amount of the taxes paid in dollars for the Irish operations is closest to:

• A)$20.5 million.
• B)$5.1 million.
• C)$29.5 million.
• D)$50.0 million.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The error that occurs in hypothesis testing when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, falsely indicating a significant effect or difference.

Alpha

A threshold value used in hypothesis testing that defines the maximum probability of committing a Type I error.

Type I Error

The erroneous dismissal of a true null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."

Type I Error

An error where a valid null hypothesis is wrongly discredited, also known as a "false positive."