Hannah Has $20,000 Invested in Corporate Bonds with a Stated

question 57

Multiple Choice

Hannah has $20,000 invested in corporate bonds with a stated interest rate of 6 percent and $20,000 in tax-exempt municipal bonds issued for governmental activities with a stated interest rate of 5 percent. What is her annual after-tax cash flow from interest income for each investment if her marginal tax rate is 28%?

• A) $1,000 from the municipal bonds and $1,200 from the corporate bonds
• B) $1,000 from the municipal bonds and $864 from the corporate bonds
• C) $720 from the municipal bonds and $1,200 from the corporate bonds
• D) $720 from the municipal bonds and $864 from the corporate bonds

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