GCE Commerce 1989 Question 64

Question 64

Banking

A bill holder wishing to dispose of his bills before maturity would be paid

  1. A.the discounted value of the bill
  2. B.the present value of the bills
  3. C.the premium on the bills only
  4. D.the accumulated interest on the bills
  5. E.total face value of the bills with the premium
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the discounted value of the bill)

Explanation

Selling a bill before it is due means discounting it: the buyer pays the face value less a discount.