Interest for bond (held-to-maturity) investmentsOn February 1, Hansen Company purchased $84,000 of 5%, 10-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 $30,000 of theKnight 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.

Accrued interest=Face value*coupon rate*n/12

Answered: On February 1, Hansen Company purchased…

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