Optical Networks Optical Networks Is a Leading Semiconductor Company with Operations

question 38

Multiple Choice

Optical Networks Optical Networks is a leading semiconductor company with operations in 17 different countries. Information about the company's taxes appears below:
Using the information provided by Optical Networks determine the foreign effective tax rate for 2005.

• A) 33.52%
• B) 35.00%
• C) 42.25%
• D) 45.49%

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