On February 1, Hansen Company purchased $108,000 of 5%, 15-year Knight Company bonds at their face amount plus 1 month's accrued interest. The bonds pay interest on January 1 and July 1. On October 1, Hansen Company sold $38,400 of the Knight Company bonds acquired on February 1, plus 3 months' accrued interest. On December 31, 3 months' interest was accrued for the remaining bonds. Determine the interest earned by Hansen Company on Knight Company bonds for the year.

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On February 1, Hansen Company purchased $108,000 of 5%, 15-year Knight Company bonds at their face amount plus 1 month's accrued
interest. The bonds pay interest on January 1 and July 1. On October 1, Hansen Company sold $38,400 of the Knight Company bonds acquired
on February 1, plus 3 months' accrued interest. On December 31, 3 months' interest was accrued for the remaining bonds.
Determine the interest earned by Hansen Company on Knight Company bonds for the year.
2$
Transcribed Image Text:Interest for bond (held-to-maturity) investments On February 1, Hansen Company purchased $108,000 of 5%, 15-year Knight Company bonds at their face amount plus 1 month's accrued interest. The bonds pay interest on January 1 and July 1. On October 1, Hansen Company sold $38,400 of the Knight Company bonds acquired on February 1, plus 3 months' accrued interest. On December 31, 3 months' interest was accrued for the remaining bonds. Determine the interest earned by Hansen Company on Knight Company bonds for the year. 2$
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Interest received july 1=108,000×5%×612=$2,700

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