Assume That Marsha Is Indifferent Between Investing in a City

question 102

Multiple Choice

Assume that Marsha is indifferent between investing in a city of Destin bond that pays 6% interest and a corporate bond that pays 8% interest. What is Marsha's marginal tax rate?

• A) 50%
• B) 40%
• C) 30%
• D) 20%
• E) None of these

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