On January 1, Lightfoot Corporation issues 10%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $275,000 when the

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On January 1, Lightfoot Corporation issues 10%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $275,000 when the effective interest rate is 9%. Interest is to be paid semiannually. Prepare calculations to prove that the selling price of the bonds is $285,880.07.

Corporation
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