Use the Present Value and Future Value Tables Included in Appendix

question 68

Multiple Choice

Use the present value and future value tables included in Appendix 8 and on the textbook companion website.
-On January 1, 2012, Santos Hospital issued a $250,000, 10 percent, 5-year bond for $231,601. Interest is payable on June 30 and December 31. Santos uses the effective-interest method to amortize all premiums and discounts. Assuming an effective interest rate of 12 percent, approximately how much discount will be amortized on December 31, 2012?

• A) $2,230
• B) $1,480
• C) $1,396
• D) $987

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