A $1,000, two-year bond is issued on January 1, 2020 with a coupon rate of 8%. The market demands a yield rate of 10% for investments of similar risk. Interest will be paid on June 30th and December 31st each year. On January 1, 2020, the selling price of the bond will be

a) $1,000.

b) less than $1,000.

c) greater than $1,000.

d) cannot be determined from the information.