On July 1, Somers Inc. issued $300,000 of 12%, 10-year bonds when the market rate was 14%. The bonds paid interest semi-annually. A. Assuming the bonds sold at 59.55, what was the selling price of the bonds? $ B. Explain why the cash received from selling this bond is different from the $300,000 face value of the bond. Investors can earn a higher rate/lower rate? in other similar bonds so the bond sells at a Premium/discount?

On July 1, Somers Inc. issued $300,000 of 12%, 10-year bonds when the market rate was 14%. The bonds paid interest semi-annually. A. Assuming the bonds sold at 59.55, what was the selling price of the bonds? $ B. Explain why the cash received from selling this bond is different from the $300,000 face value of the bond. Investors can earn a higher rate/lower rate? in other similar bonds so the bond sells at a Premium/discount?

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Chapter13: Long-term Liabilities

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