Given the information below,which bond(s)will be issued at a discount? $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | }
\hline & \text { Bond 1 } & \text { Bond 2 } & \text { Bond 3 } & \text { Bond 4 } \
\hline \begin{array} { l }
\text { Stated Rate of } \
\text { Return }
\end{array} & 10 \% & 8 \% & 12 \% & 12 \% \
\hline \begin{array} { l }
\text { Market Rate of } \
\text { Return }
\end{array} & 12 \% & 8 \% & 15 \% & 10 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

Given the information below,which bond(s)will be issued at a discount? $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { Bond 1 } & \text { Bond 2 } & \text { Bond 3 } & \text { Bond 4 } \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Stated Rate of } \
\text { Return }
\end{array} & 10 \% & 8 \% & 12 \% & 12 \% \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Market Rate of } \
\text { Return }
\end{array} & 12 \% & 8 \% & 15 \% & 10 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bonds are issued at a discount when their stated rate of return is lower than the market rate of return. Bond 1 has a stated rate of 10% and a market rate of 12%, and Bond 3 has a stated rate of 12% and a market rate of 15%, making both of them issued at a discount.

Given the Information Below,which Bond(s)will Be Issued at a Discount