A Company Has an Investment in 9% Bonds with a Par

question 144

Multiple Choice

A company has an investment in 9% bonds with a par value of $100,000 that pay interest on October 1 and April 1.The amount of interest accrued on December 31 (the company's year-end) would be:

• A)$750.
• B)$1,500.
• C)$2,250.
• D)$4,500.
• E)$9,000.

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