In fiscal 2016, snap-on inc. reported a statutory tax rate of 35%, an effective tax rate of 30.5%. income before income tax for 2016 was $801.4 million. what did snap-on report as tax expense (on its income statement) in 2016? a. $166.7 million b. $170.0 million c. $244.4 million d. $184.7 million e. none of the above

The state in which the manufacturing company you work for is located regulates the presence of a particular substance in the environment to concentrations ≤ x. recently-released, reliable research endorsed by the responsible federal agency conclusively demonstrates that the substance poses no risks at concentrations up to 5x. your company has asked you to consider designing a new process with a waste discharge stream containing up to 2x of the substance. based on the stated conditions, describe this possible.