Unlow Inc Must Choose Between Two Alternate Transactions

question 72

Multiple Choice

Unlow Inc. must choose between two alternate transactions. Transaction 1 would generate $160,000 cash, all of which would be taxable, while transaction 2 would generate $120,000 cash, none of which would be taxable. Determine the marginal tax rate at which the after-tax cash flows from the two transactions are equal.

• A) 15%
• B) 20%
• C) 25%
• D) 30%

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