In: Accounting
Robert buys a $20,000 bond that pays $1,200 interest annually on January 1st. How much does he pay on March 1st?
A. $20,000
B. $21,200
C. $1,200
D. $20,200
The Annual Interest rate in this case is as follows: | |||
Annual Interest Rate = Annual Interest | |||
Investment | |||
Annual Interest Rate = $1,200 | |||
$20,000 | |||
Anuual Interest Rate = 0.06 or 6% p.a | |||
So the Interest which will be paid on Bond will be for 2 months which is from 1st Jan to 1st March. | |||
Interest on Bond for 2 months = $20,000*6%*2/12 | |||
Interest on Bond for 2 months = $200 | |||
So Bond payment on 1st March = $20,000+$200 = $20,200 | |||
So Option D will be the answer |