A 20-year, 7% coupon bond is purchased at 85. Which of the following is TRUE?

1. ACurrent yield is less than the coupon rate
2. BThe yield to maturity is the same as the coupon rate
3. CThe yield to maturity is lower than the coupon rate
4. DThe yield to maturity is higher than the coupon rate✓ Correct answer

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