Question

A bond issue with a face amount of $500,000 bears interest at the rate of 7%. The current market rate of interest is 6%. These bonds will sell at a price that is:

Answer 1

Answer:

More than $500,000.

Explanation:

In the case when the coupon rate is more than the market interest rate so the bond would be on premium

And, if the coupon rate is less than the market interest rate so the bond would be on discount

And if both are equal so it should be in par

Now in the given case, since the rate of interest is 7% and the market rate of interest is 6% so it would be on premium

That means the bond price would sell at more than $500,000