On January 1, 2024, Huff Co. sold $5000000 of its 10% bonds for $4631973 to yield 12%. Interest is payable semiannually on January1 and July 1. What amount should Huff report as interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, assuming that the effective interest method of amortization is used?  A. $288593 B. $250000 C. $300000 C. $277918

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On January 1, 2024, Huff Co. sold $5000000 of its 10% bonds for $4631973 to yield 12%. Interest is payable semiannually on January1 and July 1. What amount should Huff report as interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, assuming that the effective interest method of amortization is used? 

A. $288593 B. $250000 C. $300000 C. $277918

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