If Bonds Are Issued at a Premium, the Stated Interest

question 41

Multiple Choice

If bonds are issued at a premium, the stated interest rate is

• A) higher than the market rate of interest
• B) lower than the market rate of interest
• C) too low to attract investors
• D) adjusted to a higher rate of interest

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