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1)Sielert Corporation borrowed $600000 from National Bank on May 31 2011. The three-year 7% note required annual payments of $228630 beginning May 31
2012. Interest expense for the year ended December 31 2011 was?
$0.
$24500.
$28000.
$42000.
Downs Company issued $800000 of 8% 5-year bonds at 106 which pays interest annually. Assuming straight-line amortization what is the total
interest cost of the bonds?
$272000
$224000
$368000
$320000
Winrow Company received proceeds of $377000 on 10-year 8% bonds issued on January 1 2011. The bonds had a face value of $400000 pay
interest annually on December 31st and have a call price of 101. Winrow uses the straight-line method of amortization. What is the carrying
value of the bonds on January 1 2013?
$400000
$381600
$395400
$379300