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            On June 30, 2021, Singleton Computers issued 7% stated rate
bonds with a face amount of...
                
            On June 30, 2021, Singleton Computers issued 7% stated rate
bonds with a face amount of $200 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
(3.5%) 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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| Table values are based on: | 
 
| n = | 
30 | 
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| i = | 
2.0% | 
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| Cash Flow | 
Amount | 
Present Value | 
 
| Interest | 
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| Principal | 
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| Price of bonds | 
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| Period-End | 
Cash Interest Paid | 
Bond Interest Expense | 
Premium Amortization | 
Carrying Value | 
 
| 06/30/2021 | 
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| 12/31/2021 | 
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$0 | 
0 | 
 
 
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