The Amortization of a Bond Discount Results in Periodic Interest

question 79

Multiple Choice

The amortization of a bond discount results in periodic interest expense

• A)greater than the constant percentage of the carrying amount of the bonds.
• B)less than the constant percentage of the carrying amount of the bonds.
• C)equal to the constant percentage of the carrying amount of the bonds.
• D)increasing over the term of the bond issue.

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