STreasury Bond Will Pay a Lump Sum of $1, 000

Multiple Choice

S.Treasury bond will pay a lump sum of $1, 000 exactly 3 years from today.The nominal interest rate is 6%, semiannual compounding.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A) The PV of the $1, 000 lump sum has a smaller present value than the PV of a 3-year, $333.33 ordinary annuity.
B) The periodic interest rate is greater than 3%.
C) The periodic rate is less than 3%.
D) The present value would be greater if the lump sum were discounted back for more periods.
E) The present value of the $1, 000 would be larger if interest were compounded monthly rather than semiannually.