Answer:
Please see solution below.
Explanation:
1.
July 1, 2021
Dr Investment in bonds $225,000,000
Dr Premium on investment in bonds $25,000,000
Cr Cash $250,000,000
December 31, 2021
Dr Cash $18,000,000
Cr Interest revenue $15,000,000
Cr Premium on investments in bonds
$3,000,000
2.
Investment in bonds. $225,000,000
Premium on investment in bonds $22,000,000
3.
January 2, 2022
Dr. Cash $266,000,000
Cr Investment in bonds $225,000,000
Cr Premium on investment in bonds $22,000,000
Cr Gain on sale of investments $19,000,000
Workings:
Effective interest rate on first coupon received = [ $225,000,000 × 8%] - [ $250,000,000 × 6%]
= $18,000,000 - $15,000,000
= $3,000,000
Premium on investment in bonds = $25,000,000 - $3,000,000
= $22,000,000
