If interest rates rise, the prices for outstanding bonds will? (Choose one of the answers below.)

Assume the following information for Petra Sales, Inc

- Common Stock, $1.00 par, 232,000 shares issued, 186,000 shares outstanding
- Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par: Common: $1,770,000
- Retained Earnings: $2,450,000
-  Treasury Stock: 26,000 shares purchased at $12 per share

If Petra Sales purchases an additional 13,000 shares of treasury stock at $18 per share, what number of shares will be shown as issued and outstanding?
A) 18 issued; 186,000 outstanding
B) 219,000 issued; 186,000 outstanding
C) 232,000 issued; 173,000 outstanding
D) 232,000 issued; 186,000 outstanding

When is it a good idea to use the direct approach for persuasive messages?

What will be an ideal response?