A Firm's Net Profit Margin When Ignoring the Effects of Financing

question 41

Multiple Choice

A firm's net profit margin when ignoring the effects of financing is 20% with an EBIT of $1.5 million and sales of $5 million.How much did the firm pay in taxes?

• A)$600,000
• B)$500,000
• C)$400,000
• D)$300,000

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

Economic profit is the difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Economic Loss

Represents a decrease in financial wealth, assets, or resources, often resulting from business operations or market changes.

Monopolistically Competitive Firm

A monopolistically competitive firm operates in a market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for limited pricing power and competition on quality and branding.

Economic Profits

The total revenue of a firm minus its explicit and implicit costs.