The Present Value of a $10,000, 5-Year Bond, Will Be

question 133

Multiple Choice

The present value of a $10,000, 5-year bond, will be less than $10,000 if the

• A)contractual rate of interest is less than the market rate of interest.
• B)contractual rate of interest is greater than the market rate of interest.
• C)bond is convertible.
• D)contractual rate of interest is equal to the market rate of interest.

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