If the Market Rate of Interest Is 7%, the Price

question 26

Multiple Choice

If the market rate of interest is 7%, the price of 6% bonds paying interest semiannually with a face value of $500,000 will be

• A) equal to $500,000
• B) greater than $500,000
• C) less than $500,000
• D) greater than or less than $500,000, depending on the maturity date of the bonds

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