Flounder Inc. Use the Information Provided for Flounder Inc. to Answer the to Answer

question 37

Multiple Choice

Flounder Inc.
Use the information provided for Flounder Inc. to answer the question(s) using the effective interest method.
On January 1, 2012, Flounder Inc. issued $800,000, 10-year, 9% bonds for $662,356. The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 12%.
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Refer to the information provided for Flounder Inc. The interest expense on the bonds at June 30, 2012, is:

• A) $79,482.77.
• B) $36,000.00.
• C) $39,741.38.
• D) $29,806.04.

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