Pear Group Corporation sells $150,000, 5%, 10-year bonds for 96 on January 1. Interest is paid on January 1 and July 1. Straight-line amortization is used. The amount of interest expense recorded on July 1, six months after issuance is: O $4,500.00 O $3,750.00 O $4,250.00 O $8.500.00 O $4.050.00

Pear Group Corporation sells $150,000,5%,10-year bonds for 96 on January 1. Interest is paid on January 1 and July 1 . Straight-line amortization is used. The amount of interest expense recorded on July 1 , six months after issuance is: $4.500.00 $3.750.00 $4.250.00 $8.500.00 $4,050.00