Calculate the​ after-tax return of​ a(n) 5.625.62 ​percent, 20-year,​ A-rated corporate bond for an investor in the 1515 percent marginal tax bracket. Compare this yield to​ a(n) 3.683.68 ​percent, 20-year,​ A-rated, tax-exempt municipal​ bond, and explain which alternative is better. Repeat the calculations and comparison for an investor in the 3535 percent marginal tax bracket.

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Calculate the​ after-tax return of​ a(n)

5.625.62

​percent, 20-year,​ A-rated corporate bond for an investor in the

1515

percent marginal tax bracket. Compare this yield to​ a(n)

3.683.68

​percent, 20-year,​ A-rated, tax-exempt municipal​ bond, and explain which alternative is better. Repeat the calculations and comparison for an investor in the

3535

percent marginal tax bracket.

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