On January 1, 2017, Blue Company purchased 12% bonds, having a
maturity value of $276,000, for $296,924.88. The bonds provide the
bondholders with a 10% yield. They are dated January 1, 2017, and
mature January 1, 2022, with interest received on January 1 of each
year. Blue Company uses the effective-interest method to allocate
unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified as
available-for-sale category. The fair value of the bonds at
December 31 of each year-end is as follows....