Answer:
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When you do the math, $127,682 x 0.237 = $30,261
the closest option is d. $30,471.
average tax rate = $30,471 / $127,682 = 23.86%,
Explanation:
the company's total tax liability = total taxable income x average tax rate
total amount of taxes paid = $127,682 x 23.7% = $30,260.63 ≈ $30,261
The formula used to calculate average tax rate = total taxes paid / total taxable revenue. To determine total taxes paid you just need to adjust this formula.