Which of the Following Statements Is True If a Bond

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true if a bond is issued for an amount equal to its face value?

• A)The bond's stated interest rate is less than the prevailing market interest rate at time of sale.
• B)The bond's stated interest rate is the same as the prevailing market interest rate at time of sale.
• C)The bond's stated interest rate is more than the prevailing market interest rate at time of sale.
• D)The bond is not secured by specific assets of the issuer.

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Definitions:

Discount Period

The time frame during which a seller offers a buyer a reduction from the normal cost of a good or service, often to incentivize prompt payment.

Cash Sales

Cash sales refer to transactions where payment is made in full with cash at the time of the sale, without any credit.

Cheque Processing Time

The period it takes from when a cheque is issued until the funds are available in the payee’s account, reflecting bank processing durations.

Trade Discount

A reduction in the listed price of a product or service offered by sellers to buyers in the business-to-business sales.