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OPQ Co's 15 -year bonds currently sell for $975 and have a par value of $1,000. The coupon rate is 8.45% and interest payments are made semi-annually. The bonds can be called 5 years after issue at a premium of 5% over par value. Which of the following statements is correct? The bonds must be called, regardless of the YTM. If the YTM stays constant, the bonds will not be called. If the YTM rises above the current level, the bonds are more likely to be called. If the YTM stays constant, the bonds will be called. If the YTM falls below the current level, the bonds are less likely to be called