Under the Straight-Line Amortization Method, Interest Expense on a Bond

question 41

Multiple Choice

Under the straight-line amortization method, interest expense on a bond sold at a discount is equal to the

• A)interest paid plus bond discount amortization
• B)interest rate times the book value of the bonds
• C)interest rate times the face value of the bonds
• D)interest paid minus bond discount amortization

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