Astro World issues $20 million in bonds on January 1, 2015 that pay interest semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. Portions of the bond amortization schedule appear below:

Required:
1. Were the bonds issued at face amount, a discount, or a premium?
2. What is the original issue price of the bonds?

3. What is the face amount of the bonds?

4. What is the stated annual interest rate?

5. What is the market annual interest rate?
6. What is the total cash paid for interest assuming the bonds mature in 20 years?

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Cash Paid Interest Expense Carrying ValueValue Increase in Carrying Date 1/1/2015 25,257 26,141 $17,864,493 17,889,750 17,915,891 6/30/2015 600,000 625,257 12/31/2015 600,000 626,141