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question 45

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On January 1,2016,The Hanover Corporation issued $70,500 of 8%,5-year bonds at 97.Hanover uses the straight-line method of bond discount amortization.The interest payments are due on December 31 each year.
-Based on the above,how much interest expense will Hanover report on its income statement on December 31,2016?

• A)$423
• B)$2,115
• C)$5,640
• D)$6,063

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Monopolistic Competition

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