At the beginning of the year, you purchased a 7-year, zero coupon bond with a yield to maturity of 6.8 percent. The bond has a face value of $1,000. Your tax rate is 30 percent. What is the total tax that you will have to pay on the bond during the first year?

At the beginning of the year, you purchased a 7-year, zero coupon bond with a yield to maturity of 6.8 percent.  The bond has a face value of $1,000.  Your tax rate is 30 percent.  What is the total tax that you will have to pay on the bond during the first year?





a. $20.40
b. $12.87
c. $30.03
d. $13.75
e. $11.45






Answer: B


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