Dylan corporation issues for cash $2,000,000 of 8%, 15-year bonds, interest payable annually, at a time when the market rate of interest is 9%. the straight-line method is adopted for the amortization of bond discount or premium. which of the following statements is true? a. the amount of annual interest paid to bondholders remains the same over the life of the bonds. b. the amount of annual interest expense decreases as the bonds approach maturity. c. the amount of annual interest paid to bondholders increases over the 15-year life of the bonds. d. the carrying amount decreases from its amount at issuance date to $2,000,000 at maturity.

Quick calculate the roi dollar amount and percentage for these example investments. a. you invest $50 in a government bond that says you can redeem it a year later for $55. use the instructions in lesson 3 to calculate the roi dollar amount and percentage. (3.0 points) tip: subtract the initial investment from the total return to get the roi dollar amount. then divide the roi dollar amount by the initial investment, and multiply that number by 100 to get the percentage. b. you invest $200 in stocks and sell them one year later for $230. use the instructions in lesson 3 to calculate the roi dollar amount and percentage. (3.0 points) tip: subtract the initial investment from the total return to get the roi dollar amount. then divide the roi dollar amount by the initial investment, and multiply that number by 100 to get the percentage.