Answer:
$20,781.25
Explanation:
Bond carrying amount after the first interest payment on June 30, 2018:
= Carrying value of bond On January 1, 2018 + Amortization of discount on June 30, 2018
[tex]=20,300+\frac{(28,000-20,300)}{8\ years\times2}[/tex]
[tex]=20,300+\frac{7,700}{16}[/tex]
= 20,300 + 481.25
= $20,781.25