Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A bond's current yield must always be either equal to its yield to maturity or between its yield to maturity and its coupon rate.
• B) If a bond sells at par, then its current yield will be less than its yield to maturity.
• C) If a bond sells for less than par, then its yield to maturity is less than its coupon rate.
• D) A discount bond's price declines each year until it matures, when its value equals its par value.
• E) Assume that two bonds have equal maturities and are of equal risk, but one bond sells at par while the other sells at a premium above par.The premium bond must have a lower current yield and a higher capital gains yield than the par bond.

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances of all ledgers accounts to check that debits equal credits in the double-entry accounting system.

Accounts Receivable

The money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Accounts Payable

The amount a company owes to suppliers or vendors for goods or services received but not yet paid for.

Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership interests in a corporation, providing voting rights and potential dividends to shareholders.