Spice Company Issued $200,000 of 10 Percent First Mortgage Bonds

question 16

Multiple Choice

Spice Company issued $200,000 of 10 percent first mortgage bonds on January 1,20X4,at 105.The bonds mature in 10 years and pay interest semiannually on January 1 and July 1.Pumpkin Corporation purchased $140,000 of Spice's bonds from the original purchaser on January 1,20X8,for $122,000.Pumpkin owns 75 percent of Spice's voting common stock.
-Based on the information given above,what amount of premium on bonds payable will be eliminated in the preparation of the 20X9 year-end consolidated financial statements?

• A)$3,500
• B)$2,800
• C)$5,000
• D)$2,500

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Definitions:

Gross Investment

The total amount spent on purchasing or constructing new capital goods over a specific time period, without accounting for depreciation.

Net Investment

Net investment refers to the total amount spent on purchasing new capital minus the depreciation on existing capital, indicating the growth of a company or economy's productive capacity.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods acquired and used by businesses to produce other goods and services, contributing to their operational capabilities.

Gross Investment

The total amount spent on purchasing or constructing new capital assets before accounting for depreciation.