am i correct ? if not can you please explain. i did 50,000*30=15000 but i dont see that answer. help me please

Assessment 5 Highlands Company finances its... Highlands Company finances its operations with equity. Lowlands Company finances its operations with debt The income statements of both companies show income before interest and taxes of $50,000. Highlands pays a $10,000 dividend while Lowlands pays $10,000 of interest expense. Assuming a 30% tax rate, Multiple Choice Highlands will incur $10,000 of tax experise. Highlands will incur $12,000 of tax expense. Lowlands will incur $15,000 of tax expense. Lowlands will incur $12,000 of tax expense