Answer:
a) The contract rate is above the market rate.
Explanation:
In the case when the bond is sold at the premium that means the contract rate or the coupon rate is higher than the market rate
While on the other hand, when the bond is sold at the discount that means the contract rate or the coupon rate is lower than the market rate
Therefore as per the given situation, the correct option is a.
hence, all the other options are wrong
