Suppose the Tax Rate Is 25% and the Taxable Bond

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose the tax rate is 25% and the taxable bond yield is 8%. What is the equivalent tax-exempt bond yield?

• A) 2%
• B) 2.3%
• C) 6%
• D) 6.9%

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