Question

State Street Beverage Company issues​ $805,000 of​ 9%, 10-year bonds on March​ 31, 2017. The bonds pay interest on March 31 and September 30. Which of the following statements is​ true?
A) If the market rate of interest is 10%, the bonds will issue at a premium.
B) If the market rate of interest is 10%, the bonds will issue at a discount.
C) If the market rate of interest is 10%, the bonds will issue at par.
D) If the market rate of interest is 10%, the bonds will issue above par.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (B) If the market rate of interest is 10%, the bonds will issue at a discount

Explanation:

Interest rate risk is defined as the risk changing which, interest rates will affect bond prices. When current interest rates are greater than a bond's coupon rate, the bond will be sold below its face value at a discount. When interest rates are less than the coupon rate, the bond can be sold at a premium--higher than the face value.