Three friendsNeelam, Ashok, and Madhuhave asked you to determine the equivalent taxable yield on a municipal bond. The bond's current yield is 7.86 percent with 5 years left until maturity. Neelam is in the 15 percent marginal tax bracket, Ashok is in the 25 percent bracket, and Madhu is in the 35 percent bracket. Calculate the equivalent taxable yield for your three friends. Assuming a similar AAA corporate bond yields 9.00 percent, which of your friends should purchase the municipal bond?

The equivalent taxable yield for Neelam who has a 15 percent marginal tax bracket is enter your response here %. (Round to two decimal places.)