On January 1, 2021, Solo Inc. issued 2,500 of its 9%, $1,000 bonds at 99. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The bonds mature on January 1, 2031. Solo paid $50,000 in bond issue costs. Solo uses straight-line amortization. The amount of interest expense for 2021 is:

For many years, kellogg's frosted flakes, a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, was perceived as a cereal for children. tony the tiger, a cartoon character, extolled frosted flakes, and advertisements depicted children enjoying the product with tony in competitive situations. recently, in response to declining sales of frosted flakes, the cereal maker has adopted a new series of advertisements that show adults admitting that they enjoy frosted flakes, too. kellogg's is attempting to