Use the Present Value and Future Value Tables Included in Appendix

question 80

Multiple Choice

Use the present value and future value tables included in Appendix 8 and on the textbook companion website.
-On January 1, 2012, $50,000 of 20-year, 6 percent debentures were issued for $56,275.20. Interest payment dates on the bonds are January 1 and July 1. When using the straight-line method, the amount of premium to be amortized on July 1, 2012 is

• A) $313.76
• B) $156.88
• C) $776.50
• D) $93.11

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