A $100,000, 10-year, 8% bond that pays interest semiannually was sold for $87,539 when the market rate of interest was 10%. Using the effective-interest method, determine how much of the bond discount would be credited to Discount on Bonds Payable at the end of the first interest period?

A $100,000, 10-year, 8% bond that pays interest semiannually was sold for $87,539 when the market rate of interest was 10%. Using the effective-interest method, determine how much of the bond discount would be credited to Discount on Bonds Payable at the end of the first interest period?



A) $377
B) $754
C) $2,000
D) $4,377



Answer: A) $377


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