Over the Term of the Bonds,the Balance in the Premium

question 81

Multiple Choice

Over the term of the bonds,the balance in the Premium on Bonds Payable account will:

• A)increase or decrease if the market is unstable.
• B)increase.
• C)decrease.
• D)not change until the bonds mature.

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