Jones Company issued $50,000, 5 year, 8% bonds at 98 % plus accrued interest. The interest...

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Jones Company issued $50,000, 5 year, 8% bonds at 98 % plus accrued interest. The interest is paid semiannually on March 1 and September 1. The bonds are dated March 1, Year 1. The date of sale is May 1, Year 1. Calculate the amount of the proceeds - the amount that Smith Company received when the bonds were issued (May 1, year 1). SHOW YOUR WORK Table Jones Company issued $50,000, 5 year, 8% bonds at 98 % plus accrued interest. The interest is paid semiannually on March 1 and September 1. The bonds are dated March 1, Year 1. The date of sale is May 1, Year 1. Calculate the amount of the proceeds - the amount that Smith Company received when the bonds were issued (May 1, year 1). SHOW YOUR WORK Table

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

SOLUTION The bonds were issued at 98 plus accrued interest This means that the bonds were issued at ... View the full answer