Blue Spruce Co. purchased some equipment 3 years ago. The company's required rate of return is 12%, and the net present value of the project was $(1200). Annual cost savings were: $14000 for year 1; 12000 for year 2; and $10000 for year 3. The amount of the initial investment was

At the beginning of 2014, winston corporation issued 10% bonds with a face value of $2,000,000. these bonds mature in five years, and interest is paid semiannually on june 30 and december 31. the bonds were sold for $1,852,800 to yield 12%. winston uses a calendar-year reporting period. using the effective-interest method of amortization, what amount of interest expense should be reported for 2014? (round your answer to the nearest dollar.)