A bond is sold at $98 of its face value ($100). Therefore, the bonds are: A) Sold at a discount because the stated rate of interest was lower than the effective (market) rate B) Sold for the $500,000 face amount less $10,000 of accrued interest. C) Sold at a premium because the stated rate of exceeds the effective (market) rate. D) Sold at a discount because the effective interest rate was lower than the stated (coupon) rate.

A bond is sold at $98 of its face value ($100). Therefore, the bonds are: A) Sold at a discount because the stated rate of interest was lower than the effective (market) rate B) Sold for the $500,000 face amount less $10,000 of accrued interest. C) Sold at a premium because the stated rate of exceeds the effective (market) rate. D) Sold at a discount because the effective interest rate was lower than the stated (coupon) rate.

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Chapter13: Long-term Liabilities

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Problem 18MC: OShea Inc. issued bonds at a face value of $100,000, a rate of 6%, and a 5-year term for $98,000....

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