On January 1, Elias Corporation issued 8% bonds with a face value of $74,000. The bonds are sold for $71,780. The bonds pay interest semiannually or June 30 and December 31 and the maturity date is December 31, 10 years from now. Elias records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. The bond interest expense for the year ended December 31 of the first year is Oa. $2,220 Ob. $5,920 Oc. $493 Od. $6,142

On January 1, Elias Corporation issued 8% bonds with a face value of $74,000. The bonds are sold for $71,780. The bonds pay interest semiannually or June 30 and December 31 and the maturity date is December 31, 10 years from now. Elias records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. The bond interest expense for the year ended December 31 of the first year is Oa. $2,220 Ob. $5,920 Oc. $493 Od. $6,142

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