Reference no: EM132493773
On January 1, 2020, $200,000, 4-year,9% bonds were issued. The interest rate in effect when the bonds were issued was 8%. Interest is paid semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. Bond paid in full December 31, 2023. All answers rounded to the nearest dollar.
Question 1: What would be the premium (discount) at which the bond was issued:
a) Premium: more than $7,000
b) Premium: less than $7,000
c) Discount: more than $7,000
d) Discount: less than $7,000
e) There is not enough data to determine the premium (discount)