Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 51

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following income statement for Kroger Inc.(all figures in $ Millions) :
-The interest rate tax shield for Kroger in 2005 is closest to:

• A)$362 million.
• B)$36 million.
• C)$102 million.
• D)$195 million.

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