When pricing bonds, if a bond’s coupon rate is less than the required rate of return, then:

1. A) The holder of the bond is assured of a profit regardless of when the bond is eventually sold.
2. B) The holder of the bond will realize a capital gain if the bond is held to maturity.
3. C) The bond sells at par because the required rate of return is adjusted to reflect the discrepancy.
4. D) The bond sells at a premium if it has a long maturity and at a discount if it has a short maturity.
5. E) The bond sells at a discount if it has a long maturity and at a premium if it has a short maturity.