A Bond Is Sold for an Amount Less Than Its

A bond is sold for an amount less than its face value. Which of the following statements is true?

A) The bond's stated rate is lower than the prevailing market rate at the time of sale.
B) The bond's stated rate is the same as the prevailing market rate at the time of sale.
C) The bond's stated rate is higher than the prevailing market rate at the time of sale.
D) The bond is not secured by specific assets of the issuer.