What Is a Bar Chart

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Multiple Choice

What is a bar chart?

• A) A type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole.
• B) A chart or graph that presents grouped data with rectangular bars with lengths proportional to the values that they represent.
• C) A graphical display of data using bars of different heights. It is similar to a bar chart, but a histogram groups numbers into ranges.
• D) A small embedded line graph that illustrates a single trend.

Understand the methods for amortization of bond discount and premium and their impact on interest expense.

Calculate the amount of cash received from bond issuance and the bond carrying amount over its life.

Analyze the effect of selling bonds at a discount, premium, or face value on financial statements.

Determine the amount of gain or loss on the redemption of bonds.

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