The Market Value of a Bond Is the Sum of the Present

question 38

Multiple Choice

The market value of a bond is the sum of the present value of future interest payments and the present value of the amount to be repaid at maturity, discounted at:

• A)the market rate.
• B)the coupon rate.
• C)the dividend rate.
• D)the prime rate.

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