Which of the following debt should be classified as a current liability on December 31, 2020 in the Company's balance sheet? A. $24 million of 6% bonds were issued for $24 million on May 31, 1999. The bonds mature on May 31, 2029, but bondholders have the option of calling (demanding payment on) the bonds on May 31, 2021. However, the option to call is not expected to be exercised, given prevailing market conditions. B. Blues Company borrowed $100,000 through a 7% note payable dated December 31, 2016. Interest is due annually on December 31, and the principal is due on December 31 2021. The note will be paid on December 31, 2021, with amounts Blues Company accumulated in a long-term investment fund classified as a long-term asset. a. B only. b. Neither A nor B c. A only.

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Which of the following debt should be classified as a current liability on December 31, 2020 in the Company's balance sheet? A. $24 million of 6% bonds were issued for $24 million on May 31, 1999. The bonds mature on May 31, 2029, but bondholders have the option of calling (demanding payment on) the bonds on May 31, 2021. However, the option to call is not expected to be exercised, given prevailing market conditions. B. Blues Company borrowed $100,000 through a 7% note payable dated December 31, 2016. Interest is due annually on December 31, and the principal is due on December 31 2021. The note will be paid on December 31, 2021, with amounts Blues Company accumulated in a long-term investment fund classified as a long-term asset. a. B only. b. Neither A nor B c. A only.
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