The Amazing Widget Company Issues $500,000 of 6%,10-Year Bonds at 103

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Amazing Widget Company issues $500,000 of 6%,10-year bonds at 103 on March 31,2013.The bond pays interest on March 31 and September 30.The market rate of interest on the issuance date was 4%.On September 30,2013,how much cash did the company pay out to bondholders?

• A) $14,250
• B) $30,000
• C) $15,000
• D) $7,500

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