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1) Blue Builders Company issue bonds with a par value of $280,000 on January 1, 2020. The bonds’ annual contract rate is

Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:39 am
by answerhappygod
1) Blue Builders Company issue bonds with a par value of$280,000 on January 1, 2020. The bonds’ annual contract rateis 8%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at thedate of issuance is 12%, and the bonds are sold for $244,000.
What is the amount of the discount on these bonds atissuance?
How much of the discount will be amortized over 6 months?
How much interest expense will be recognized over a 6-monthperiod?