2. Chico Co. sold $50 million of 10-year bonds on December 31, 2021, with interest payable June 30 and December 31 at an annual rate of 9%. The bonds were priced to yield an effective rate of 8.5%.

a. What were the proceeds received by Chico upon the sale of the bonds?

b. Prepare the entry made by Chico to record the sale of the bonds on December 31, 2021.

c. What is the total dollar amount of interest payments to be made by Chico over the life of the bonds?

d. What is the total dollar amount of interest expense that Chico will record over the life of the bonds?

e. What will be the net book value of the bonds at December 31, 2025, after the company makes the eighth semiannual cash interest payment?

f. Prepare the entry to record the ninth semiannual payment on June 30, 2026.