Which of the following terms does not refer to the amount that is paid by the note issuer to the creditors at the end of the life of the note?

a. Face value

b. Maturity value

c. Carrying value

d. Principal amount

Over the term of the bonds, the amount of unamortized discount will

a. be unaffected until the bonds mature.

b. decrease.

c. fluctuate up and down if the market is volatile.

d. increase.