Over the Term of a Bond, If It Is Issued

question 89

Multiple Choice

Over the term of a bond, if it is issued at a discount, the balance in the Bonds Payable account will

• A)increase.
• B)decrease.
• C)fluctuate up and down depending on the market rate.
• D)be unaffected until the bonds mature.

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