Sergio acquires a $100,000 Ternco Corporation bond (5%, 20-year bond) on January 1, 2018 for $75,000. The bond had been issued on January 1, 2016. If Sergio holds the bond to maturity, at redemption he will recognize

A. a long-term capital gain.
B. $0 gain or loss.
C. ordinary income.
D. a mix of ordinary income and long-term capital gain.


Answer: C

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