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Case Corp. issued $200,000, 5%, 3-year bonds at 104, with interest payable semi-annually. The total interest expense (the total cost of borrowing) over the life of the bond is:

A) $26,000
B) $18,000
C) $22,000
D) $38,000
E) $30,000

The answer is "C" but want to know how to get there

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The cash interest paid is 200,000 X 5% X 3 years = $30,000

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