1. Auerbach Inc. issued 4% bonds on October 1, 2016. The bonds have a maturity date of September 30, 2026 and a face value of $300 million. The bonds pay interest each March 31 and September 30, beginning March 31, 2017. The effective interest rate established by the market was 6%. How much cash interest does Auerbach pay on March 31, 2017? a) $6.0 million b)$12.0 million c)$9.0million d)$18.0 million