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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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