We would expect the interest rate on Bond A to be lower than the interest rate on Bond B if the two bonds have identical characteristics except that: a. Bond A was issued by a financially weak corporation and Bond B was issued by a financially strong corporation.

b. Bond A was issued by the Exxon Mobil Corporation and Bond B was issued by the state of New York.

c. Bond A has a term of 1 year and Bond B has a term of 5 years.

d. All of the above are correct.

The option (d) is correct

Explanation:

Solution

From the given question, option (d) is correct because Bond A has a lower term of maturity, issued by a financially weak corporation and compared to government security it is offering lower returns implies it has a lower interest rate than bond B having identical characteristics expect the above.

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