On January 1, 20x2, Hoffman Company issued bonds with a face amount of $800,000 and a contract interest at the rate of 10%. The current market rate of interest is 12%. What is the issue (selling) price of these bonds?   Multiple Choice   Less than $800,000.   More than $800,000.   The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.   Equal to $800,000.

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On January 1, 20x2, Hoffman Company issued bonds with a face amount of $800,000 and a contract interest at the rate of 10%. The current market rate of interest is 12%. What is the issue (selling) price of these bonds?

 

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    Less than $800,000.

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    More than $800,000.

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    The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.

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    Equal to $800,000.

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