The Principal Value Is Also Referred to as the Maturity

question 75

Multiple Choice

The principal value is also referred to as the maturity value because:

• A) it is always repaid at maturity in one installment.
• B) it is written on the face of the debt contract.
• C) it is repaid at the maturity date.
• D) it is added to interest payments to be repaid at the maturity date.
• E) it is issued at a value below par value to generate a positive capital gain.

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