Answer :
Answer:
a. Cash 980,000 Discount on Bonds Payable 20,000 Bonds Payable 1,000,000
Explanation:
The bonds are issued at a discount whenever the rate of interest in market is higher than the coupon rate on bond. The bonds are denoted as 100 when they are issued at par. If the bonds are denoted as anything below 100, they are issued at discount and if they are denoted as anything above 100, they are issued at a premium.
The discount on bond issued at 98 = 1000000 * 0.02 = 20000
The cash received on the issue of bond at 98 = 1000000 - 20000 = 980000
Cash 980000 Dr
Discount on Bonds Payable 20000 Dr
Bonds Payable 1000000 Cr
SO, option A is the correct answer.