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question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following income statement for Kroger Inc.(all figures in $ Millions) :
-The income that would be available to equity holders in 2006 if Kroger was not levered is closest to:

• A)$1525 million.
• B)$2035 million.
• C)$1500 million.
• D)$1325 million.

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