Barclay Company issues $400,000 of 6% bonds that pay interest semiannually and mature in 10 years.

• The bonds' market interest rate at issuance or effective interest rate is 8% per year compounded semiannually
• The company uses the effective interest rate method to amortize bond premia or discounts and to calculate interest expense

What is the semi-annual cash interest payment on the bonds?

a. $12,000

b. $16,000

c. $32,000

d. $24,000

What is the interest expense at the end of the first 6 months for the bonds, if the bonds were issued at $345,639?

a. $10,369

b. $12,000

c. $16,000

d. $13,826