alleryStart learning →How is commercial paper usually sold?
AAt a premium to face value
BAt a discount to face value
CWith a lock-in of a year
DAt exactly face value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. At a discount to face value
The buyer pays less than face value and receives the full face amount on maturity, which gives the return.
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