Assume Kelly Corporation uses the effective interest rate method for amortizing bond premiums and discounts. Kelly Corporation issued bonds on January 1, Year1. The bonds have a face value of $121000 and mature in 15 years. The stated interest rate is 9%. The market rate at date of issue was 7%. The bond pays interest annually on December 31. How much interest will the bond pay on December 31, Year1? What was the issue price of the bond? (Please round to the nearest dollar)
Expert Answer
Interest on December 31 = 121000*9%= | 10890 | ||
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Amount | PV factor 7% | Present value | |
Interest | 10890 | 9.10791 | 99185 |
Principal | 121000 | 0.36245 | 43856 |
Issue price | 143041 | ||
Issue price of the bond = $143041(Rounded off) |