A corporation issues $100,000, 10%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2007, for $95,800. Interest is paid annually on January 1. If the corporation uses the straight-line method of amortization of bond discount, the amount of bond interest expense to be recognized in December 31, 2007's adjusting entry is

a. $10,840.
b. $10,000.
c. $9,160.
d. $840.

Answer: a. $10,840.

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