If a Bond Is Purchased at a Price Below the Face

question 107

Multiple Choice

If a bond is purchased at a price below the face value,the yield to maturity is:

• A)greater than the stated interest rate.
• B)the same as the stated interest rate.
• C)less than the stated interest rate.
• D)zero.
• E)of no significance.

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The price a buyer offers to pay in cash for a specific asset during a competitive bidding process.

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