Question - Herman Company received proceeds of $188,500 on 10-year, 8% bonds issued on January 1, 2009. The bonds had a face value of $200,000, pay interest semi-annually on June 30 and December 31, and have a call price of 101. Herman uses the straight-line method of amortization.
What is the amount of interest Herman must pay the bondholders in 2009?
a. $15,080
b. $16,000
c. $17,150
d. $14,850