In 2007, Horwitz Corporation issued ten-year, 9 percent bonds when the market interest rate was 11 percent. Interest is payable annually. During 2010, the market rate of interest for similar bonds was 12 percent. Using the effective interest method of amortization, what interest rate will be used to calculate interest expense for 2010?

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The effective interest method uses the market interest rate at the time of issuance, which was 11 percent, to calculate interest expense.

In 2007, Horwitz Corporation Issued Ten-Year, 9 Percent Bonds When