A municipal bond has a YTM of 4.11 percent while the YTM of a comparable taxable bond is 6.16 percent. What is the tax rate that will make an investor indifferent between the municipal bond and the taxable bond? Multiple Choice O O O O 41.58% 49.88% 33.28% 43.24% 36.61%

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