When bonds are issued at a premium, the total interest cost of the bonds over the life of the bonds is equal to the amount of
a. interest paid over the life of the bond.
b. interest paid over the life of the bond plus the amount of premium at sale
point.
c. interest paid over the life of the bond minus the amount of premium at sale
point.
d. premium at sale point.

c. interest paid over the life of the bond minus the amount of premium at sale  

point.

Explanation:

when bonds are issued at premium the total interest cost of the bonds over the life of the bonds is equal to the amount of interest paid over the life of the bond minus the amount of premium at sale point.

From below journal entry you can see that, When interest payment is made cash is credited full amount but interest is debited after deducting amortised premium.

Journal entry if bonds are issued at premium

cash                                                            xx

    Bonds Payable                                      xx

     Premium on bonds payable

                                                                                  xx

Interest Expense                                         xx

Preminum on bonds payable                     xx

     cash                                                                       xx

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the correct option is c