When a bond is issued at a discount, the amount of interest expense for an interest period is calculated by multiplying the _______ amount times the _______ interest rate during the period.
A) carrying, market
B) face, market
C) carrying, stated
D) face, stated

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When a bond is issued at a discount, the interest expense is calculated using the carrying amount of the bond and the market interest rate, reflecting the actual cost of borrowing.

When a Bond Is Issued at a Discount, the Amount