Math Problem Statement
A municipal bond has a coupon rate of 6.04 percent and a YTM of 5.67 percent. If an investor has a marginal tax rate of 39 percent, what is the equivalent pretax yield on a taxable bond?
Multiple Choice
9.90%
3.68%
9.30%
3.46%
6.49%
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Taxation
Bonds
Formulas
Equivalent Pretax Yield = Municipal Bond Yield / (1 - Tax Rate)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College-level Finance
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