Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 17

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following income statement for Kroger Inc.(all figures in $ Millions) :
-The interest rate tax shield for Kroger in 2004 is closest to:

• A)$268 million.
• B)$393 million.
• C)$211 million.
• D)$94 million.

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Definitions:

Mark-up

Added value to the purchasing price of merchandise to include overhead and profit.

Unsold Products

Items or goods that have been manufactured or acquired for sale but have not yet been purchased by customers.

Selling Price

The actual amount a customer pays for a product or service.

Mark-up

A markup on the goods’ purchase cost to account for administrative expenses and profit.