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Margot Company purchases $100,000 face amount, 6% semi-annual bonds for $110,000 when the market interest rate is 5%. Margot should recognize which interest received for the first 6-month period?

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Answer:

$2,750

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for what Margot should recognize the following interest revenue for the first 6-month period:

interest revenue= [$110,000 x (5% x 6/12)]

interest revenue=$2,750

Therefore what Margot should recognize as the interest revenue for the first 6-month period is $2,750

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