Julie is in the 28 percent tax bracket. She earns an 8 percent rate of return after taxes on a tax-free municipal bond. What will the after-tax rate of return be on a taxable bond (with equal risk)?

A. 36 percent
B. 28 percent
C. 14 percent
D. 8 percent


Answer: D

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