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Mariota Industries has sales of $310,720 and costs of $155,010. The company paid $24,710 in interest and $12,700 in dividends. It also increased retained earnings by $64,010 during the year. If the company's depreciation was $15,680, what was its average tax rate?

33.48%

25.27%

12.43%

29.87%

50.33%