Refer to Kalahari Limited. What is the carrying value of the bonds at the end of ten years before the final maturity payment is made?

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According to the question, Kalahari Limited issued $1,000,000 bonds at a discount rate of 8%. The discount amortization each year is $100,000 ($1,000,000 x 8%). After ten years, the total discount amortization is $1,000,000, which reduces the carrying value of the bonds to zero. Therefore, the carrying value of the bonds at the end of ten years before the final maturity payment is made is $1,000,000.