Answer:
A a discount
Explanation:
the bond yield 8.2% at par as this is the certificate coupon payment
we should remember the basic of how to determinate a rate is:
[tex]\frac{return}{cost} = rate \: of \: return[/tex]
As the return are fixed the only way to alter the rate of return is by changing the cost (market price of the bond)
The YTM is 9.7% This means the bond is acquire with a discount to make it yield higher.