What Is the Annual Tax Shield to a Firm That

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the annual tax shield to a firm that has total assets of $80 million and a net worth of $55 million, if the average interest rate on debt is 8.5%, the average return on equity is 14%, and the marginal tax rate is 35%?

• A) $2.125 million
• B) $1.87 million
• C) $0.85 million
• D) $0.744 million

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Rate Variance

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Direct Labor Variances

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Research Development

The systematic activity combining both basic and applied research, aimed at discovering solutions to problems or creating new goods and knowledge.

Fixed Overhead Rate

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