On January 1 Sage Corporation Issues $1000000 5-Year 12% Bonds

question 196

Multiple Choice

On January 1 Sage Corporation issues $1000000 5-year 12% bonds at 95 with interest payable on January 1. The carrying value of the bonds at the end of the second interest period is:

• A) $970000
• B) $950000
• C) $930000
• D) $960000

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