If Tom Invests $60,000 in a Taxable Corporate Bond That

question 102

Multiple Choice

If Tom invests $60,000 in a taxable corporate bond that provides a 5 percent before-tax return, how much will Tom's investment be worth in either 8 or 20 years from now when the bond matures? Assume Tom's marginal tax rate is 35 percent.

• A)$88,647; $159,198
• B)$92,782; $178,414
• C)$79,621; $121,716
• D)$77,495; $113,750
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Myosin Myofilaments

Thick filaments in muscle cells composed of the protein myosin, playing a central role in muscle contraction by interacting with actin filaments.

A Bands

The dark-staining regions of a sarcomere, found in striated muscle fibers, where thick and thin filaments overlap.

Contracted Muscle

A state of muscle that is actively shortened, typically in response to a nerve impulse, facilitating movement.

Muscle Activity

The action of muscle fibers contracting and relaxing, which results in movement or the maintenance of posture.