Rider Industries issued $6,000,000 of 8% debentures on 5/1/12 and received cash totalling $5,098,102. The bonds pay interest semiannually on 5/1 and 11/1. The maturity date on these bonds is 11/1/20. The firm uses the effective-interest method of amortizing discounts and premiums. The bonds were sold to yield an effective-interest rate of 10%.
Calculate the total dollar amount of discount or premium amortization during the first year (5/1/12 through 4/30/13) these bonds outstanding. Show computations and round to the nearest dollar.