On January 1, Martinez Inc. issued $3,000,000, 9% bonds for $2,817,000. The market rate of interest for these bonds is 10%. Interest is payable annually on December 31. Martinez uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond discount. At the end of the first year, Martinez should report unamortized bond discount of:

On January 1, Martinez Inc. issued $3,000,000, 9% bonds for $2,817,000. The market rate of interest for these bonds is 10%. Interest is payable annually on December 31. Martinez uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond discount. At the end of the first year, Martinez should report unamortized bond discount of:

On January 1, Martinez Inc. issued $3,000,000, 9% bonds for $2,817,000. The market rate of interest for these bonds is 10%. Interest is payable annually on December 31. Martinez uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond discount. At the end of the first year, Martinez should report unamortized bond discount of:




a. $164,700

b. $171,300

c. $154,830

d. $153,000