Question

Auerbach Inc. issued 4% bonds on October 1, 2018. The bonds have a maturity date of September 30, 2028 and a face value of $300 million. The bonds pay interest each March 31 and September 20, beginning March 31, 2019. The effective interest rate established by the market was 6%.

Required:
How much cash interest does Auerbach pay on March 31, 2019?

Answer 1

$6.0 million

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for How much cash interest does Auerbach pay on March 31 2019

Cash interest=$300 million × 4% × 6/12.

Cash interest=$6.0 million

(Note that 0ctober 1 2018 to March 31 2019 will give us 6 months)

Therefore the amount of cash interest that Auerbach pay on March 31 2019 will be $6.0 million