Use the Present Value and Future Value Tables Included in Appendix

Use the present value and future value tables included in Appendix 8 and on the textbook companion website.
-On January 1, 2012, Lawton Corporation issued 10-year, $1,000,000 bonds with a stated interest rate of 10%. The effective interest rate is 10% and interest is paid semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. The journal entry to record the first semi-annual interest payment on July 1, 2012 would include a

A) Debit to Cash of $50,000
B) Credit to Bonds Payable of $50,000
C) Debit to Bonds Interest Expense of $50,000
D) Credit to Bonds Interest Expense of $50,000