The Interest Rate on Convertibles Is Generally ________ the Interest

question 108

Multiple Choice

The interest rate on convertibles is generally ________ the interest rate on similar nonconvertible instruments.

• A) greater than
• B) less than
• C) the same as
• D) at least twice

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