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29 February, 19:51

Fergie has the choice between investing in a State of New York bond at 5.9 percent and a Surething Inc. bond at 9.4 percent. Assuming that both bonds have the same nontax characteristics and that Fergie has a 30 percent marginal tax rate, what interest rate does the state of New York bond need to offer to make Fergie indifferent between investing in the two bonds?

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  1. 29 February, 20:18
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    the interest rate that the state of New York bond need to offer to make Fergie indifferent is 6.58%

    Explanation:

    After tax returning surething bond = 9.4% * (1-30) = 6.58%

    when New York bond offers 6.58%, Fergie will be indifferent between investing in the two bonds

    Therefore, the interest rate that the state of New York bond need to offer to make Fergie indifferent is 6.58%
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