Comparing Bond Yields a Client in the 28 Percent Marginal

question 29

Multiple Choice

Comparing Bond Yields A client in the 28 percent marginal tax bracket is comparing a municipal bond that offers a 3.25 percent yield to maturity and a similar-risk corporate bond that offers a 4.10 percent yield.Which bond will give the client more profit after taxes?

• A)The municipal bond.
• B)The corporate bond.
• C)Both give the client equal profits after taxes.
• D)There is not enough information given to determine answer.

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Definitions:

Metacarpals

The five long bones found in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers, playing a key role in hand movements.

Tarsals

A group of seven bones in the foot located between the lower leg bones and the metatarsals, contributing to foot structure and movement.

Fibula

A smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, situated on the lateral side of the tibia.

Costal Cartilage

The bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.