Mel Company Has a Net Income, Before Taxes, of $95,000

question 86

Multiple Choice

Mel Company has a net income, before taxes, of $95,000. The treasurer of the company estimates 45% of net income will have to be paid for federal and state taxes. The tax for both federal and state is:

• A)$21,111.
• B)$42,750.
• C)$42,560.
• D)$47,250.
• E)None of these.

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