Given a Contract Interest Rate of 7

question 82

Multiple Choice

Given a contract interest rate of 7.75%,and a market interest rate of 8.5%,the bonds will be issued at:

• A) par
• B) a premium
• C) a discount
• D) a premium or a discount, depending on the date

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