When a Bond Sells at Its Face Amount,the Market Rate

question 162

Multiple Choice

When a bond sells at its face amount,the market rate of interest is ________.

• A)equal to the bond's stated rate of interest
• B)greater than the bond's stated rate of interest
• C)less than the bond's stated rate of interest
• D)irrelevant to investors

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