Which of the following statements is false? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. When the effective market interest rate is higher than the coupon interest rate, the bond can be purchased at a discount. b If the market rate of interest at the date of a bond issue is greater than the stated interest rate, the bond will be issued at a premium. The amount of interest paid each interest period on a bond payable is not influenced by any premium or discount upon issue. d The market rate of interest on bonds equals the stated rate of interest if the bonds are sold at face value