When Using the Effective-Interest Method of Amortizing a Discount or Premium,interest

question 71

Multiple Choice

When using the effective-interest method of amortizing a discount or premium,interest expense is calculated by multiplying the:

• A) contract interest rate by the face value of the bonds
• B) effective-interest rate by the face value of the bonds
• C) contract interest rate by the carrying value of the bonds
• D) effective-interest rate by the carrying value of the bonds

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