18) On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $300,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 9%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $312,177. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is: A) Debit Bond Interest Expense $14,717.70; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.

B) Debit Bond Interest Expense $14,717.70; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.

C) Debit Interest Payable $13,500; credit Cash $13,500.00.

D) Debit Bond Interest Expense $12,282.30; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.

E) Debit Bond Interest Expense $12,282.30; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.