In 20x5, Horwitz Corporation issued ten-year, 9 percent bonds when the market interest rate was 11 percent. Interest is payable annually. During 20x8, the market rate of interest for similar bonds was 12 percent. Using the effective interest method of amortization, what interest rate will be used to calculate interest expense for 20x8?

A) 12 percent
B) 9 percent
C) 6 percent
D) 11 percent


D

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