Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 42

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Suppose you have the following Loans/Investments
-If your income tax rate is 30%,then the after-tax EAR for your home equity loan is closest to:

• A)6.0%.
• B)5.9%.
• C)8.6%.
• D)5.8%.

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Firm

A business or economic entity engaging in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

Opportunity Costs

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

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