Sanderson Sofas, a family-owned corporation, issued 6.75% bonds with a face amount of $12 million, together with 2 million shares of its $1 par value common stock, for a combined cash amount of $22 million. The market value of Sanderson's stock cannot be determined. The bonds would have sold for $9 million if issued separately. Sanderson should record for paid-in capital - excess of par on the transaction in the amount of:

Sanderson Sofas, a family-owned corporation, issued 6.75% bonds with a face amount of $12 million, together with 2 million shares of its $1 par value common stock, for a combined cash amount of $22 million. The market value of Sanderson's stock cannot be determined. The bonds would have sold for $9 million if issued separately. Sanderson should record for paid-in capital - excess of par on the transaction in the amount of:



A) 8 million
B) 9 million
C) $11 million
D) $13 million







Answer: C


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