On June 1, 2015, Smith Services Issued $30,000 of 7

question 117

Multiple Choice

On June 1, 2015, Smith Services issued $30,000 of 7.50% bonds that mature in five years. They were sold at par. The bonds pay semiannual interest payments on June 30 and December 31 of each year. On December 31, 2015, how much is the total interest payments made to bondholders?

• A)$1,125.00
• B)$2,250.00
• C)$562.25
• D)$750.00

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