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question 37

Multiple Choice

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Ford Motor Company is considering launching a new line of hybrid diesel-electric SUVs.The heavy advertising expenses associated with the new SUV launch would generate operating losses of $35 million next year.Without the new SUV,Ford expects to earn pretax income of $80 million from operations next year.Ford pays a 30% tax rate on its pretax income.
-The amount that Ford Motor Company owes in taxes next year without the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

• A)$24.0 million
• B)$56.0 million
• C)$31.5 million
• D)$13.5 million
• E)$10.5 million

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Definitions:

Sales Presentation Mix

The key communication elements used by the salesperson in the presentation.

Proof Statements

Statements that substantiate claims made by the salesperson.

Visuals

Illustrative material that aids a prospect in increasing memory retention of a presentation.

Logical Reasoning

involves applying a structured, rational approach to understanding and evaluating arguments, situations, or problems to arrive at a conclusion.