Question - On January 1, 2016 the Baker Corporation issued 10% bonds with a face value of $50,000. The bonds were sold for $46,000. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 and the maturity date is December 31, 2020. Baker records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. Calculate the bond interest expense for year ended December 31, 2016?