C# Makes Implicit Conversions When Casting One Data Type to Another

question 33

Short Answer

C# makes implicit conversions when casting one data type to another. When a derived class object is assigned to its ancestor's data type, the conversion can more specifically be called a(n) ___________________________________.

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Definitions:

Matures

Refers to the final payment date of a loan or other financial instrument, at which point the principal (and all remaining interest) is due to be paid.

Par-value

The par value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as declared by the issuer.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of principal.

Zero-coupon Bonds

Bonds that do not offer interest payments but are sold at a deep discount to their face value, maturing at par.