Answer:
$496,200
Explanation:
Face Value = $500,000
Issue Proceeds = $496,000
Discount on bonds Issue = Face Value - Issue Proceeds
Discount on bonds Issue = $500,000 - $496,000
Discount on bonds Issue = $4,000
Life span of the Bond = 10 Years * 2 = 20 period
Semiannual Bond amortization = $4,000/20 = $200
The Carrying Value of the Bond After First interest payment = Issue Proceeds + Semiannual Bond amortization
= $496,000 + $200
= $496,200