If Market Interest Rates Have Increased Since a Company Last

question 7

Multiple Choice

If market interest rates have increased since a company last borrowed long-term funds, the market value of these long-term funds will likely be:

• A)greater than their book value
• B)less than their book value
• C)Equal to their book value
• D)Unknown without knowing the maturity of the debt

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