Franklin Corporation issues $91,000, 10%, five-year bonds on January 1 for $95,100. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If Franklin uses the straight- line method of amortization of bond premium, the amount of bond interest expense to be recognized on July 1 is a. $7,280 b. $4,050 Oc. $3,640 Od. $4,140

Franklin Corporation issues $91,000, 10%, five-year bonds on January 1 for $95,100. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If Franklin uses the straight- line method of amortization of bond premium, the amount of bond interest expense to be recognized on July 1 is a. $7,280 b. $4,050 Oc. $3,640 Od. $4,140

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