39 On January 1, 2019, $40 million face amount of 5%, 20-year bonds were issued. The bonds pay interest on a semiannual basis on June 30 and December 31 each year. The market interest rates were slightly higher than 5% when the bonds were sold. Were these bonds issued at a premium or discount? Will the semiannual interest expense on these bonds be more than or less than the amount of interest paid on each payment date? 8 01:56:22 Multiple Choice The bonds were issued at a discount, and the semiannual interest expense will be more than the amount of interest paid on each payment date. The bonds were issued at a discount, and the semiannual interest expense will be less than the amount of interest paid on each payment date. The bonds were issued at a premium, and the semiannual interest expense will be more than the amount of interest paid on each payment date. The bonds were issued at a premium, and the semiannual interest expense will be less than the amount of interest paid on each payment date