Cable company reported bond interest expense of $40,000 for the current year. during the year, the balance in the premium on bonds payable account decreased by $1,500. what was the amount of cash paid for interest expense during the year?

The amount of cash paid for intrest expense during the year was $ 41.500.

Explanation:

Cash paid for interest expense  = bond interest expense + Decrease in premium on bonds payable account

                                                     = $ 40,000 + $ 1,500

                                                     = $ 41,500

Therefore, the amount of cash paid for intrest expense during the year was $ 41.500.

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