148. On January 1, 2012, Ripstick Park issues $800,000 of 8% bonds, due in ten years, with
interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Assuming the market
interest rate on the issue date is 9%, the bonds will issue at $747,968.
1. Complete the first three rows of an amortization table.
2. Record the bond issue on January 1, 2012, and the first two semi-annual interest payments
on June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2012.
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