On January 1, Mertle Company issues $500,000, 5-year 12% bonds at 96% with interest paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.  How much cash will Mertle receive on January 1 from the bond issuance? Group of answer choices $ 500,000 impossible to solve $ 480,000 $ 440,000

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On January 1, Mertle Company issues $500,000, 5-year 12% bonds at 96% with interest paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.  How much cash will Mertle receive on January 1 from the bond issuance?
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$ 500,000
impossible to solve
$ 480,000
$ 440,000
 
 
 
 

 

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