The asked price of a T$-$bill in the secondary market is

A$.$ the price at which the dealer in T$-$bills is willing to sell the bill.

B$.$ the price at which the dealer in T$-$bills is willing to buy the bill.

C$.$ less than the bid price of the T$-$bill.

D$.$ the price at which the investor can sell the T$-$bill.

E$.$ never quoted in the financial press.