On January 1,2011 , the Martin Companies issued bonds with a face value of \(\$ 2,000,000\), a stated rate of interest of 12 percent, and a 20-year term to maturity. Interest is payable in cash on December 31 of each year. The effective rate of interest was 10 percent at the time the bonds were issued.

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Write a brief memo explaining whether the effective interest rate method or the straight-line method will produce the highest amount of interest expense recognized on the 2011 income statement.