Exhibit 15

question 168

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 1.5.1 The following financial statements are to be used to answer the following questions:

-Refer to Exhibit 1.5-1. If Jane Austin Bookstore sold 10,000 books during 2012, what is the average selling price per book?

• A) $3.50
• B) $6.50
• C) $7.25
• D) $10.00

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Excise Tax

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Personal Income Tax

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