If a Bond Has a Contract Rate of Interest of 6

question 267

Multiple Choice

If a bond has a contract rate of interest of 6%, but the discount rate of interest is 8%, the bond

• A) will sell at a discount (less than face value).
• B) will sell at a premium (more than face value).
• C) may sell at either a premium or a discount.
• D) will sell at its face value.

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