Two bonds are identical except for their maturity. The bonds have a coupon rate that is greater than their yield to maturity. Which of the following is true when comparing the two bonds?

a.) The longer maturity bond has a greater premium (is priced farther above par).

b.) The longer maturity bond has a smaller premium (is priced above par but closer to par).

c.) The longer maturity bond has a greater discount (is priced farther below par).

d.) The longer maturity bond has a smaller discount (is priced below par but closer to par).