10. Jefferson, Inc., issued $80,000 of 10-year, 8% bonds payable on January 1, 2010. Jefferson pays interest each January 1 and July 1 and amortizes discount or premium by the straight-line method. The company can issue its bonds payable under various conditions.

Requirements

R1. Journalize Jeffersons issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the bonds were issued at par value. Explanations are not required.

R2. Journalize Jeffersons issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the bonds were issued at a price of 93. Explanations are not required.

R3. Journalize Jeffersons issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the bonds were issued at a price of 105. Explanations are not required.

R4. Which bond price results in the most interest expense for Jefferson? Explain in detail.