When is interest expense less than interest paid?

A) when bonds are sold at a premium
B) when bonds are sold at par
C) when bonds are sold at a discount
D) when bonds are sold at a yield

Interest Expense

Financial obligations an entity must meet for the use of borrowed capital over a set period.

Interest Paid

The total amount of interest paid by the borrower to lenders over a specific period of time for the use of borrowed funds.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy, above the standard cost or for bonds, it's the amount by which the bond's selling price exceeds its face value.