When a Bond Sells at a Premium

question 81

Multiple Choice

When a bond sells at a premium:

• A) The contract rate is above the market rate.
• B) The contract rate is equal to the market rate.
• C) The contract rate is below the market rate.
• D) It means that the bond is a zero coupon bond.
• E) The bond pays no interest.

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Definitions:

Depreciable Cost

The total amount that an asset’s value can be depreciated over its useful life, excluding salvage value.

Salvage Value

The conjectured remain value of an asset at the end of its productive life.

Straight-Line Method

A technique for determining depreciation or amortization by equally distributing an asset's cost throughout its lifespan.

Salvage Value

An asset’s expected trade-in value at the point it concludes productive life.