36. (0.2 point) An example of an investment grade corporate bond would be one rated

(a) B.

(b) D.

(c) BBB.

(d) BB.

37. (0.2 point) Among similar corporate bonds, the one with the highest market price would be the one with a rating of

(a) A.

(b) CCC.

(c) B.

(d) BBB.

38. (0.2 point) The major factor resulting in a decrease in a bond's rating is (a) decrease in marketability.

(b) increase in default risk. (c) the call provision.

(d) an increase in its coupon rate.