Answer:
Correct option is (c)
Explanation:
Market interest rate and price of the bond are inversely related.if market interest rate falls and is lesser than stated interest rate (coupon rate), then the bond becomes attractive and its price increases. So, bond can be solved at present higher than the maturity value. This is the reason bond is redeemed before maturity.
On the other hand, if market rate increases, bond becomes less attractive as investors can earn more by investing at market interest rate. So price of bond falls and there is no point redeeming it before maturity.
