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Chapter 11, Problem 3DQ
To determine

Bonds: Bonds are long-term promissory notes that are represented by a company while borrowing money from investors to raise fund for financing the operations.

Stated interest rate: It refers to the interest rate that is stated on the face of the bonds.

Market interest rate: It refers to the interest rate that the lenders expect, or demands from the borrower to part with their money as loan to them.

To identify: The issue price of bonds

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