Sally Is Choosing Between Two Bonds Both of Which Mature

question 128

Multiple Choice

Sally is choosing between two bonds both of which mature in 15 years and have the same level of risk. Bond A is a municipal bond that yields 5.25 percent. Bond B is a corporate bond that yields 7.75 percent. If Sally is in the 30 percent tax bracket, which bond should she select and why?

• A) Sally should select Bond A because its interest income is not taxable.
• B) Sally should select Bond B because it has lower risk.
• C) Sally should select Bond A because its taxable equivalent yield is greater than the yield of Bond B.
• D) Sally should select Bond B because the taxable equivalent yield of Bond A is less than the yield of Bond B.

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Retained Earnings

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