Question

On January 1 of Year 1, Drum Line Airways issued $3,500,000 of par value bonds for $3,200,000. The bonds pay interest semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The contract rate of interest is 7% while the market rate of interest for similar bonds is 8%. The bond premium or discount is being amortized at a rate of $10,000 every six months.
The amount of interest expense recognized by Drum Line Airways on the bond issue in Year 1 would be:
A. $132,500.
B. $225,000.
C. $265,000.
D. $245,000.
E. $280,000.

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