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question 5

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions.
Mitchell Corporation prepared the following reconciliation for its first year of operations:

The temporary difference will reverse evenly over the next two years at an enacted tax rate of 40%.The enacted tax rate for 2011 is 35%.
-In Mitchell's 2011 income statement, what amount should be reported for total income tax expense?

• A)$330,000
• B)$315,000
• C)$300,000
• D)$210,000

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