Answer:
E) $12,000
Explanation:
the bonds were issued at a discount for $93,000
the face value $100,0000
coupon rate 12%
even though the bonds were sold at a discount because the coupon rate was lower than the market rate, the amount of cash paid as interest is based on the face value = $100,0000 x 12% = $12,000
the journal entry to record the sale of the bonds would be:
Dr Cash 93,000
Dr Discount on bonds payable 7,000
Cr Bonds payable 100,000
whatever method the company uses to record interest, the amount of cash paid will always be the same
