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14 August, 14:58

Ford Motor Company is considering launching a new line of Plug-in Electric SUVs. The heavy advertising expenses associated with the new SUV launch would generate operating losses of $35 million next year. Without the new SUV, Ford expects to earn pre-tax income of $80 million from operations next year. Ford pays a 30% tax rate on its pre-tax income.

The amount that Ford Motor Company owe in taxes next year without the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

A) $24.0 million

B) $56.0 million

C) $31.5 million

D) $13.5 million

The amount that Ford Motor Company owe in taxes next year with the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

A) $13.5 million

B) $31.5 million

C) $56.0 million

D) $24.0 million

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  1. 14 August, 17:38
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    (a) Option (A) is correct.

    (b) Option (A) is correct.

    Explanation:

    Given that,

    With the new SUV launch,

    Generate operating losses = $35 million next year

    Without the new SUV,

    Expects to earn pre-tax income = $80 million from operations next year

    Tax rate on its pre-tax income = 30%

    (a) The amount that Ford Motor Company owe in taxes next year without the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

    = Expected pre-tax income * Tax rate on its pre-tax income

    = $80 Million * 30%

    = $24 Million

    (b) The amount that Ford Motor Company owe in taxes next year with the launch of the new SUV is closest to:

    = (Expected pre-tax income - operating losses) * Tax rate on its pre-tax income

    = ($80 Million - 35 Million) 30%

    = $13.5 Million
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