When the Contract Rate of Interest on Bonds Is Less

question 110

Multiple Choice

When the contract rate of interest on bonds is less than the market rate of interest, the bonds sell at:

• A) a premium.
• B) their face value.
• C) their maturity value.
• D) a discount.

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