What Happens to a Discount Bond as the Time to Maturity

question 49

Multiple Choice

What happens to a discount bond as the time to maturity decreases?

• A)the coupon rate increases.
• B)the bond price increases.
• C)the coupon rate decreases.
• D)the bond price decreases.

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