Putnam Distributors Is Contemplating Whether or Not to Accept a Special

question 90

Multiple Choice

Putnam Distributors is contemplating whether or not to accept a special order. Putnam wishes to have after-tax cash receipts of $54,000 if they accept the order. If Putnam has a tax rate of 40%, what is the price the customer should be charged for their order?

• A) $32,400
• B) $21,600
• C) $90,000
• D) $54,000

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