Pure Discount Bonds, Which Are Created by Separating the Interest

question 92

Multiple Choice

Pure discount bonds, which are created by separating the interest and principal payments from U.S. Treasury bonds, are called U.S. Treasury:

• A)notes.
• B)bills.
• C)STRIPS.
• D)SWAPS.
• E)tax-exempts.

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