Hortons available-for-sale investment

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On November 1, 2010, Horton Co. purchased Lopez, Inc., 10-year, 9%, bonds with a face value of $250,000, for $225,000. An additional $7,500 was paid for the accrued interest. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The bonds mature on July 1, 2017. Horton uses the straight-line method of amortization. Ignoring income taxes, the amount reported in Horton's 2010 income statement as a result of Horton's available-for-sale investment in Lopez was:

a) $3,333.

b) $4,375.

c) $4,167.

d) $3,750.

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