Senior Corporation acquired 80 percent of Junior Company's voting shares on January 1, 20X8, at underlying book value. On that date, it also purchased $500,000 par value 8 percent Junior bonds, which had been issued on January 1, 20X5, with a 12-year maturity. During preparation of the consolidated financial statements for December 31, 20X8, the following eliminating entry was made in the worksheet: Based on the information given above, what price did Senior pay to purchase the Junior bonds?

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Senior Corporation acquired 80 percent of Junior Company's voting shares on January 1, 20X8, at underlying book value. On that date, it also purchased $500,000 par value 8 percent Junior bonds, which had been issued on January 1, 20X5, with a 12-year maturity. During preparation of the consolidated financial statements for December 31, 20X8, the following eliminating entry was made in the worksheet:  Based on the information given above, what price did Senior pay to purchase the Junior bonds?

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The Answer of Senior Corporation acquired 80 percent of Junior Company's voting shares on January 1, 20X8, at underlying book value. On that date, it also purchased $500,000 par value 8 percent Junior bonds, which had been issued on January 1, 20X5, with a 12-year maturity. During preparation of the consolidated financial statements for December 31, 20X8, the following eliminating entry was made in the worksheet:  Based on the information given above, what price did Senior pay to purchase the Junior bonds?

Senior Corporation Acquired 80 Percent of Junior Company's Voting Shares