What Is the Effective Interest Rate on the Bonds

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is the effective interest rate on the bonds?

• A)3%
• B)3.5%
• C)6%
• D)7% This is interest expense x 2, divided by the previous outstanding liability balance.

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