Samuel's, Inc. sold $15,000 of 6% bonds to an individual on April 1 at par value. The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31 each year. What are the proper entries for the sale of the bonds and the June 30 payment of the interest for these bonds?

A) Account Debit Credit
April 1
Cash
15,225

Interest Payable

225

Bonds Payable

15,000

Account Debit Credit
June 30
Interest Expense
225

Interest Payable
225

Cash

450

B) Account Debit Credit
April 1
Cash
15,000

Bonds Payable

15,000

Account Debit Credit
June 30
Interest Expense
450

Cash

450

C) Account Debit Credit
April 1
Cash
15,450

Interest Payable

450

Bonds Payable

15,000

Account Debit Credit
June 30
Interest Expense
450

Interest Payable

450

D) Account Debit Credit
April 1
Cash
15,300

Interest Payable

300

Bonds Payable

15,000

Account Debit Credit
June 30
Interest Payable
300

Interest Expense
150

Cash

450

Answer: A

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