Fergie has the choice between investing in a State of New York bond at 5 percent and a Surething Inc. bond at 8 percent. Assuming that both bonds have the same nontax characteristics, and that Fergie has a 30 percent marginal tax rate, in which bond should she invest?

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  1. Fergie has the choice between investing in a State of New York bond at 5 percent and a Surething Inc. bond at 8 percent. Assuming that both bonds have the same nontax characteristics, and that Fergie has a 30 percent marginal tax rate, in which bond should she invest?
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