When bonds are purchased between interest dates,the buyer must pay (in addition to the bonds' cost)the amount of interest that has accrued since the last interest payment date.

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This is known as accrued interest and must be paid by the buyer to compensate the seller for the interest that has accrued since the last interest payment date.

When Bonds Are Purchased Between Interest Dates,the Buyer Must Pay