Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 46

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Incorporated Tool,a U.S.firm,is considering its international tax situation.The corporate tax rate in the United States is currently 21%.Incorporated Tool has major operations in Ireland,where the tax rate is 12.5%,Japan where the tax rate is 40.7%,and Mexico,where the tax rate is 30.0%.Incorporated Tool's profits,which are fully and immediately repatriated,and foreign taxes paid for the current year are as follows:
-Incorporated Tools' total U.S.tax liability on its foreign earnings is closest to:

• A)$0.
• B)$81 million.
• C)$106 million.
• D)$112 million.

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Definitions:

Postponement

A strategy in supply chain management involving delaying product customization or distribution until customer orders are received to reduce inventory costs.

Demand Variability

Fluctuations in customer demand over a period, impacting inventory levels and production planning.

Lead Time Variability

The inconsistency or fluctuation in the amount of time it takes to complete the process from order to delivery, affecting supply chain efficiency.

Cycle Service Level

A metric that measures the probability of meeting customer demand without stockouts over a standard ordering cycle, reflecting inventory efficiency and customer satisfaction.