First Benchmark Publishing’s gross margin is 50% of sales. The operating costs of the publishing are estimated at 15% of sales. If the company is within the 40% tax bracket, determine the percent of sales is their profit after taxes?

A)
21 %
B)
20 %
C)
19 %
D)
18 %

Correct Answer :   21 %

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A P 1,000,000 issue of 3%, 15-year bond was sold at 95%. What is the rate of interest of this investment?
A)
3.7%
B)
4.0%
C)
3.0%
D)
3.4%

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   3.0%

Under the depletion allowance method in computing depreciation, the depletion charge is equal to either ______ whichever is smaller.
A)
Fixed percentage of gross income or the net taxable income
B)
Fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income
C)
50% of the fixed percentage of gross income or the net taxable income
D)
50% of the fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

What is defines as the analysis and evaluation of the monetary consequences by using the theories and principles of economics to engineering applications, designs and projects?
A)
Engineering economy
B)
Design cost analysis
C)
Engineering cost analysis
D)
Economic Analysis

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Economic Analysis

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