Assume That Jose Is Indifferent Between Investing in a Corporate

question 5

Multiple Choice

Assume that Jose is indifferent between investing in a corporate bond that pays 10% interest and a stock with no growth potential that pays an 8% dividend yield. Assume that the tax rate on dividends is 15%. What is Jose's marginal tax rate?

• A) 37%.
• B) 15%.
• C) 32%.
• D) 47%.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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