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24 October, 00:09

On january 1, 2017, $5,000,000, 10-year, 8% bonds were issued at $5,150,000. interest is paid each january 1 and july 1. the straight-line method of amortization is used to amortize the premium. how much is the semiannual amortization?

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  1. 24 October, 00:22
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    The bonds were issued at $5,150,000 with a face value of $5,000,000, so the premium is $150,000. These are ten year bonds, so that amortization period is 10 years. The annual amortization of the premium is 15,000. The semiannual amortization is $7,500.
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