A Bond Is Issued for an Amount Equal to Its

question 116

Multiple Choice

A bond is issued for an amount equal to its face value. Which of the following statements most likely would explain why?

• A) The bond's contract rate is lower than the market rate at the time of the issue.
• B) The bond's contract rate is the same as the market rate at the time of the issue.
• C) The bond's contract rate is higher than the market rate at the time of the issue.
• D) The bond is secured by specific assets of the corporation.

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