The amortization of a premium on bonds payable    a. Increase the amount of interest expense reported b. Increases the cash payment to bondholders c. Decreases the carrying amount of the bonds payable d. Decrease the balance of bonds payable

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The amortization of a premium on bonds payable 
 
a. Increase the amount of interest expense reported
b. Increases the cash payment to bondholders
c. Decreases the carrying amount of the bonds payable
d. Decrease the balance of bonds payable
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