A four-year corporate bond with a 7% coupon has a Z-spread of 200 bps. Assume a flat yield curve with an interest rate for all maturities of 5% and annual compounding. The bond will most likely sell:
A. close to par.
B. at a premium to par.
C. at a discount to par.
Ans: A. close to par.
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