On April 1, 2012, Fiedler Purchased $10,000 of Hun Corporation

question 57

Multiple Choice

On April 1, 2012, Fiedler purchased $10,000 of Hun Corporation Bonds at 96 plus accrued interest. The bonds pay interest of 10 percent semiannually on March 1 and September 1. To record this acquisition, Fiedler should debit Investments in Held-to-Maturity Securities - Hun's Bonds for

• A) $9,600
• B) $9,700
• C) $10,000
• D) $10,100

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