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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 pre-tax income of $80 million from operations next year. Ford pays a 30% tax rate on its pre-tax income.
-The amount that Ford Motor Company owes in taxes next year with the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

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

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