Q#9 On June 30, 2021, Singleton Computers issued 5% stated rate bonds with a face amount of $280 million. The bonds mature on June 30, 2036 (15 years). The market rate of interest for similar bond issues was 4% (2.0% semiannual rate). Interest is paid semiannually (2.5%) on June 30 and December 31, beginning on December 31, 2021. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Required: 1. Determine the price of the bonds on June 30, 2021. 2. Calculate the interest expense Singleton reports in 2021 for these bonds using the effective interest method.

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On June 30, 2021, Singleton Computers issued 5% stated rate bonds with a face amount of $280 million. The bonds mature on June 30, 2036 (15 years). The market rate of interest for similar bond issues was 4% (2.0% semiannual rate). Interest is paid semiannually (2.5%) on June 30 and December 31, beginning on December 31, 2021. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

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Determine the price of the bonds on June 30, 2021.
2. Calculate the interest expense Singleton reports in 2021 for these bonds using the effective interest method.
 

1. 

 
 
Table values are based on:
n =    
i =    
Cash Flow Amount Present Value
Interest    
Principal    
Price of bonds  
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