ABC Inc, an Exporting Firm, Expects to Earn $20 Million If

question 67

Multiple Choice

ABC Inc., an exporting firm, expects to earn $20 million if the dollar depreciates, but only $10 million if the dollar appreciates. Assume that the dollar has an equal chance of appreciating or depreciating. Calculate the expected tax of ABC if it is operating in a foreign country that has progressive corporate taxes as shown below: Corporate income tax rate = 15% for the first $7,500,000.
Corporate income tax rate = 30% for earnings exceeding $7,500,000.

• A)$3,375,000
• B)$6,000,000
• C)$1,500,000
• D)$4,500,000

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