Silcon Company issued $500,000 of 6%, 10-year bonds on one of its interest dates for $431,850 to yield an effective annual rate of 8%. The effective-interest method of amortization is to be used. Interest is paid annually.
What amount of discount (to the nearest dollar) should be amortized for the first interest period?

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The Answer of Silcon Company issued $500,000 of 6%, 10-year bonds on one of its interest dates for $431,850 to yield an effective annual rate of 8%. The effective-interest method of amortization is to be used. Interest is paid annually.
What amount of discount (to the nearest dollar) should be amortized for the first interest period?

Silcon Company Issued $500,000 of 6%, 10-Year Bonds on One