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Discount on issue of bonds = Par value of bonds - Cash received from issuance of bonds
Discount on issue of bonds = $1,200,000 - ($1,200,000 * 0.97)
Discount on issue of bonds = $36,000
Total Interest Expenses recognized for the bond issue over its full term = Discount + Interest paid in cash
Total Interest Expenses recognized for the bond issue over its full term = $36,000 + ($1,200,000 * 0.08 * 10)
Total Interest Expenses recognized for the bond issue over its full term = $996,000