A Bond Has a Maturity Value of $300,000 Payable in 4

question 43

Multiple Choice

A bond has a maturity value of $300,000 payable in 4 years. These bonds have a 7% coupon rate payable semi-annually, and the market yield was 4% when the bonds were purchased. How much premium or discount will be recorded upon purchase (rounded) ?

• A)$32,668 premium.
• B)$32,668 discount.
• C)$32,965 discount.
• D)$32,965 premium.

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