When Market Interest Rates Exceed a Bond's Coupon Rate, the Bond

question 46

Multiple Choice

When market interest rates exceed a bond's coupon rate, the bond will:

• A)Sell for less than par value
• B)Sell for more than par value
• C)Decrease its coupon rate
• D)Increase its coupon rate

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