Assuming That Auerbach Issued the Bonds for $255,369,000, What Interest

question 39

Multiple Choice

Assuming that Auerbach issued the bonds for $255,369,000, what interest expense would it recognize in its 2009 income statement?

• A)$0
• B)$3,830,535
• C)$5,107,380
• D)$7,661,070 This is the issue price of $255,369,000 6% effective rate 3 mos./ 12 mos.

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