On January 1, 2016, Relo Company issued $490,000 of bonds at an issue price of $
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Question
On January 1, 2016, Relo Company issued $490,000 of bonds at an issue price of $495,000. The bonds mature in 5 years, have a stated interest rate of 6%, and pay interest semi annually on June 30, and December 31 of each year. How much cash will be paid at each semiannual interest payment? $ How much of the premium will be amortized at each interest payment date? $ How much interest expense will be recognized at each interest payment date? $ What will be the total interest paid over the life of the bond?$Explanation / Answer
Cash paid at each semiannual interest payment $ 14,700 =490000*6%/2 Premium amortized at each interest payment date $ 500 =(495000-490000)/(5*2) Interest expense recognised at each interest payment date $ 14,200 =14700-500 Total interest paid over the life of the bond $ 147,000 =490000*6%*5