Assume That Marsha Is Indifferent Between Investing in a City

question 113

Multiple Choice

Assume that Marsha is indifferent between investing in a city of Destin bond that pays 3.25 percent interest and a corporate bond that pays 4.75 percent interest. What is Marsha's marginal tax rate? (Do not round intermediate computations.)

• A)63.16 percent
• B)46.58 percent
• C)36.58 percent
• D)23.29 percent
• E)31.58 percent

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