单选题 A 2-year bond is carried on the books at a premium because it was issued at a coupon rate 1/4 percent higher than the market rate. After one year, market rates have gone up by 112 percent.
The bond will now be listed on the books as having:
  • A. the same premium it had when originally issued.
  • B. a lower premium than when it was originally issued.
  • C. par value.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】The premium will be lower because of the amortization of the premium over time. The change in interest rates has no impact.