A $30,000 Bond Issue with a Stated Rate of Interest

question 151

Multiple Choice

A $30,000 bond issue with a stated rate of interest of 6%, when the market rate of interest is 7%, means that the bond will be sold for:

• A)$30,000
• B)more than $30,000.
• C)less than $30,000.
• D)the maturity value.

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