(a)
Bonds
Bonds are a kind of interest bearing notes payable, usually issued by companies, universities and governmental organizations. It is a debt instrument used for the purpose of raising fund of the corporations or governmental agencies. If selling price of the bond is equal to its face value, it is called as par on bond. If selling price of the bond is lesser than the face value, it is known as discount on bond. If selling price of the bond is greater than the face value, it is known as premium on bond.
To identify: The Company GE and B bonds are issued at premium or discount.
(b)
To explain: How bonds are paying same contractual interest rate, issued at different prices.
(c)
To prepare: The

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