Assume the Current Carrying Amount of Bonds Payable Is $306,850,and

question 142

Multiple Choice

Assume the current carrying amount of bonds payable is $306,850,and the par value of the bonds is $300,000.The contract rate is 10%,and the effective rate of interest is 9%.The effective-interest method of amortization is used and interest is paid semiannually.The next journal entry to record the interest payment and amortization includes a debit to interest expense for:

• A) $16,192
• B) $13,808
• C) $13,500
• D) $15,000

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