Auerbach Inc. issued 8% bonds on October 1, 2021. The bonds have a maturity date of September 30, 2031 and a face value of $300 million. The bonds pay interest each March 31 and September 30, beginning March 31, 2022. The effective interest rate established by the market was 10%.   How much cash interest does Auerbach pay on March 31, 2022? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Top of Form Multiple Choice $24.00 million. $12.00 million. $30.00 million. $15.00 million.

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Auerbach Inc. issued 8% bonds on October 1, 2021. The bonds have a maturity date of September 30, 2031 and a face value of $300 million. The bonds pay interest each March 31 and September 30, beginning March 31, 2022. The effective interest rate established by the market was 10%.
 
How much cash interest does Auerbach pay on March 31, 2022? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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$24.00 million.

$12.00 million.

$30.00 million.

$15.00 million.

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