Question

On January 1, 2013, Jacob issues $800,000 of 9%, 13-year bonds at a price of 96. Six years later, on January 1, 2019, Jacob retires 20% of these bonds by buying them on the open market at 105 . All interest is accounted for and paid through December 31, 2018, the day before the purchase. The straight-line method is used to amortize any bond discount or premium. What is the journal entry to record the first semiannual interest payment on June 30, 2013?

A.


Interest Expense 36,000
Cash 36,000

B.


Cash 36,000
Interest Expense 36,000

C.


Interest Expense 36,000
Discount on Bonds Payable 1,077
Cash 37,077

D.


Interest Expense 36,000
Premium on Bonds Payable 1,077
Cash 37,077

E.


Interest Expense 37,077
Discount on Bonds Payable 1,077
Cash 36,000

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