Cash Interest Payment Is Computed Annually When a Bond Is

question 156

Multiple Choice

Cash interest payment is computed annually when a bond is issued for other than its face value. For a bond issued at a discount, how will this component change as the bond approaches maturity?

• A) Decrease
• B) Increase
• C) Remain constant
• D) Not enough information given to decide.

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