When an Old Bond's Market Value Is Above Its Par

question 57

Multiple Choice

When an old bond's market value is above its par value,the bond is selling at a ________.This occurs because the old bond's coupon rate is ________ the coupon rates of new bonds with similar risk.

• A) premium; below
• B) premium; above
• C) discount; below
• D) discount; above

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