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If Jamie purchases a corporate bond for $960, she is said to have bought it at:
Multiple Choice
A)the current coupon rate.
B)par value.
C)a premium.
D)a discount.
D)the current yield.
Whenever a bond's purchase price is equal to the par value, it means that the bond has been purchased at par value.
Whenever a bond's purchase price is less than the par value, it means that the bond has been purchased at discount.
Whenever a bond's purchase price is more than the par value, it means that the bond has been purchased at premium.
In the present case, the bond has been purchased at less than the par value, it implies that she is said to have bought it at discount.
So, the correct answer is option D i.e. a discount.