Answer: Interest expense 18,284.17 debit
Premium on BP 1,965.83 debit
Cash 20,250 credit
Explanation:
procceds 461,795
face value 450,000
premium on bonds payable 11,795
As the cash received exceed the face value then, the bonds were isued at premium.
This will be amortized over the bonds life
3-year bonds with semiannual payment: 6 payment in total
amortization per payment:
11,795 / 6 = 1.965,83
The will post:
the cash disbursement in favor of the bondholder:
450,000 x 9%/2 = 20,250
amortization (1,965.83)
interest expense: 18.284,17