carrying amount of the bonds on December 31, 2023?

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26. On October 1, 2023, AAA Company purchased 4,000 of the P1,000 face value, 10% bonds of BBB Company for P4,400,000 which includes accrued interest of P100,000. The bonds, which mature on January 1, 2030, pay interest semiannually on January 1 and July 1. AAA uses the straight line method of amortization and appropriately recorded the bonds as amortized cost.

On April 1, 2024, 1,000 of the bonds were sold at 106% plus accrued interest.

 

A. How much is the carrying amount of the bonds on December 31, 2023?

 

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