Which of the following statements is true: Straight line interest method on bonds gives a higher interest in the first year than effective interest if bonds are issued at a discount; When bonds are issued for more than par, straight line interest method gives higher interest expense in the last year than using effective interest rate; Straight line interest yields a constant interest expense but a changing interest rate.   Multiple Choice   All of these are false   I) and III) are true but II) is false   All of these are true   I) and II) are true but III) is false   I) is true but II) and III) are false

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Which of the following statements is true:

  1. Straight line interest method on bonds gives a higher interest in the first year than effective interest if bonds are issued at a discount;
  2. When bonds are issued for more than par, straight line interest method gives higher interest expense in the last year than using effective interest rate;
  3. Straight line interest yields a constant interest expense but a changing interest rate.

 

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    All of these are false
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    I) and III) are true but II) is false
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    All of these are true
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    I) and II) are true but III) is false
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    I) is true but II) and III) are false
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