xyz-corporation-issues-200000-of-6-bonds-payable-with-interest-payable-semi-annu

Question

XYZ Corporation issues $200,000 of 6% bonds payable with interest payable semi-annually. What is the semi-annual interest payment, and what is the journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Interest payment $$6,000; Debit Interest Expense 6$$,000, Credit Cash $6,000.

Answer

Interest payment $$12,000; Debit Interest Expense 12$$,000, Credit Cash $12,000.

Answer

Interest payment $$3,000; Debit Interest Expense 3$$,000, Credit Cash $3,000.

Answer

Interest payment $$6,000; Debit Cash 6$$,000, Credit Interest Expense $6,000.

XYZ Corporation issues \$200,000 of 6% bonds payable with interest payable semi-annually. What is the semi-annual interest payment, and what is the journal entry?