Dennis is currently considering investing in municipal bonds that earn 5.55 percent interest, or in taxable bonds issued by the Coca-Cola Company that pay 7.40 percent. a. If Dennis's tax rate is 22 percent, which bond should he choose? b. Which bond should he choose if his tax rate is 32 percent? c. At what tax rate would he be indifferent between the bonds?

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Dennis is currently considering investing in
municipal bonds that earn 5.55 percent interest,
or in taxable bonds issued by the Coca-Cola
Company that pay 7.40 percent.
a. If Dennis's tax rate is 22 percent, which bond
should he choose?
b. Which bond should he choose if his tax rate is
32 percent?
c. At what tax rate would he be indifferent
between the bonds?
Transcribed Image Text:Dennis is currently considering investing in municipal bonds that earn 5.55 percent interest, or in taxable bonds issued by the Coca-Cola Company that pay 7.40 percent. a. If Dennis's tax rate is 22 percent, which bond should he choose? b. Which bond should he choose if his tax rate is 32 percent? c. At what tax rate would he be indifferent between the bonds?
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