On January 1, 2017, Carter Sales issued $36,000 in bonds for S18, 700. These are six-year bonds

Question:

On January 1, 2017, Carter Sales issued $36,000 in bonds for S18, 700. These are six-year bonds with a stated interest rate of 12%, and pay semiannual interest. Carter Sales uses the straight-line method to amortize the Bond Discount. Determine the following:
a) The semi-annual cash interest payment
b) Amortized Bond Discount .
c) What amount is debited to Interest Expense on June 30, 2017 (first semi-annual)?
d) Prepare the journal entry to record the June 30th interest payment. Show all your work?