Answer:
David's basis on the $5,000 bond purchased is:
C. $5,000.
Step-by-step explanation:
a) Data and Analysis:
Cost of Investment in bond = $5,000
Premium paid = $500
b) David's basis on the bond is the quoted price of the bond, which is a security investment. It is on this basis price that future interest will be calculated. The additional $500 as premium he paid is just an additional cost which he incurred in exchange for his interest in the bond. It does not form part of the basis.