On January 1, 2010, Jacob issues $800,000 of 9%, 13-year bonds at a price of 96

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On January 1, 2010, Jacob issues $800,000 of 9%, 13-year bonds at a price of 96 On January 1, 2010, Jacob issues $800,000 of 9%, 13-year bonds at a price of 96 On January 1, 2010, Jacob issues $800,000 of 9%, 13-year bonds at a price of 96 1/2. Six years later, on January 1, 2016, Jacob retires 20% of these bonds by buying them on the open market at 105 1/2. All interest is accounted for and paid through December 31, 2015, the day before the purchase. The straight-line method is used to amortize any bond discount. What is the journal entry to record the first interest payment on June 30, 2010?

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B. To amortize remaining discount.

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