Math Problem Statement
Compare this yield to the 6.69%, 20-year, A-rated, tax-exempt municipal bond and explain which alternative is better. (Select the best answer below.) A. The after dash tax yield of 9.49 % for the corporate bond is a better alternative than the 6.69 % tax dash free municipal bond at the 10% tax rate. B. The 6.69 % tax dash free municipal bond is a better alternative than the after dash tax yield of 9.49 % for the corporate bond at the 10% tax rate.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Bond Yield
Tax Rate Impact
After-Tax Yield Calculation
Formulas
After-tax yield = Taxable bond yield × (1 - Tax rate)
Theorems
Tax Impact on Investment Returns
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level (Finance/Economics)
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