Russell Securities has $125 million in total assets and its corporate tax rate is 40%. The company recently reported that its basic earning power (BEP) ratio was 42% and its return on assets (ROA) was 18%. What was the company's interest expense? (Answers are in millions.) $52.50 $30.00 $15.00 $75.00 $15.00

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Russell Securities has $125 million in total assets and its corporate tax rate is 40%.
The company recently reported that its basic earning power (BEP) ratio was 42% and
its return on assets (ROA) was 18%. What was the company's interest expense?
(Answers are in millions.)
$52.50
$30.00
$15.00
$75.00
$15.00
Transcribed Image Text:Russell Securities has $125 million in total assets and its corporate tax rate is 40%. The company recently reported that its basic earning power (BEP) ratio was 42% and its return on assets (ROA) was 18%. What was the company's interest expense? (Answers are in millions.) $52.50 $30.00 $15.00 $75.00 $15.00
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