a.) On January 1, 20X1, Cordero Co. issued a 10-year, 10% $500,000 debenture bonds for $442,648 to yield 12%. The bonds pay interest semiannually on July 1 and Jan 1. Cordero uses the effective interest method to amortize bond premiums and discounts. What is the amount of one interest payment?

b.) On January 1, 20X1, Cordero Co. issued a 10-year, 10% $500,000 debenture bonds for $442,648 to yield 12%. The bonds pay interest semiannually on July 1 and Jan 1. Cordero uses the effective interest method to amortize bond premiums and discounts. What is the July 1, 20X1 interest expense?