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Legacy issues $640,000 of 8.5%, four-year bonds dated January 1, 2017, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. They are issued at $570,443 and their market rate is 12% at the issue date.

2. Determine the total bond interest expense to be recognized over the bonds' life.

Total bond interest expense over life of bonds:
Amount repaid:
	payments of
Par value at maturity
Total repaid
Less amount borrowed
Total bond interest expense