Moon Corporation issued $300,000 par value 10-year bonds at 107 on January 1, 20X3, which Star Corporation purchased. On July 1, 20X7, Sun Corporation purchased $120,000 face value of Moon bonds from Star. The bonds pay 12 percent interest annually on December 31. The preparation of consolidated financial statements for Moon and Sun at December 31, 20X9, required the following consolidation entry:

-Based on the information given above,what amount did Sun pay when it purchased the bonds on July 1,20X7?
A) $118,020
B) $118,920
C) $118,620
D) $117,220

Question

Moon Corporation issued $300,000 par value 10-year bonds at 107 on January 1, 20X3, which Star Corporation purchased. On July 1, 20X7, Sun Corporation purchased $120,000 face value of Moon bonds from Star. The bonds pay 12 percent interest annually on December 31. The preparation of consolidated financial statements for Moon and Sun at December 31, 20X9, required the following consolidation entry:
 
-Based on the information given above,what amount did Sun pay when it purchased the bonds on July 1,20X7?
A) $118,020 
B) $118,920 
C) $118,620 
D) $117,220

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct amount Sun paid when it purchased the bonds is $118,020.

Moon Corporation Issued $300,000 Par Value 10-Year Bonds at 107