212. If bonds have been issued at a discount, over the life of the bonds, the A) carrying value of the bonds will decrease. B) carrying value of the bonds will increase. C) interest expense will increase, if the discount is being amortized on a straight-line basis. D) unamortized discount will increase.

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When bonds are issued at a discount, the carrying value of the bonds increases over time as the discount is amortized, bringing the carrying value closer to the face value by the maturity date.