Answer:
The correct answer is $17,000.
Explanation:
According to the scenario, the given data are as follows:
Bonds percent = 7%
Par value of bonds = $500,000
Market rate = 6.5%
Cash received = $505,000
So, we can calculate the amount of recorded interest for semiannual interest period by using following formula:
First we calculate the premium on bonds,
So, Premium on bonds = Cash received - Par value of bonds
= $505,000 - $500,000
= $5,000
So, straight line amortization = Premium on bonds ÷ years
= $5,000 ÷ 5
= $1,000
So, Amount of interest expense for first semiannual is as follows:
Amount of interest = ( Par value of bonds × Bonds percent ) ÷ 2 - (straight line amortization ÷ 2)
= ( $500,000 × 7% ) ÷ 2 - ( $1,000 ÷ 2 )
= $17,500 - $500
= $17,000.
