Blossom Pet Supply Company issued $260,000 of 9%, 10-year bonds at 105. Interest is paid annually, and the straight-line method is used for amortization. Assume that the market rate for similar investments is 8%. The bonds are issued on the date of the bonds.

260,000 9% 10 105 8%

What amount was received for the bonds?

How much interest is paid each interest period?

What is the premium amortization for the first interest period?

How much interest expense is recorded on the first interest date?

What is the carrying value of the bonds after the first interest date?

Zoeylynn issued $170,000 of 10%, 10-year bonds at 93. Interest is paid annually, and the straight-line method is used for amortization. Assume that the market rate for similar investments is 12%. The bonds are issued on the date of the bonds.

170000 10% 10 93 12%

What amount was received for the bonds?

How much interest is paid each interest period?

What is the discount amortization for the first interest period?

How much interest expense is recorded on the first interest date?

What is the carrying value of the bonds after the first interest date?