Compute bond proceeds, amortizing premium by interest method, and interest expense

Ware Co$.$ produces and sells motorcycle parts. On the first day of its fiscal year, Ware issued $$42,000,000$ of $3-$year, $10\%$ bonds at a market $($effective$)$ interest rate of $9\%,$ with interest payable semiannually. This information has been collected in the Microsoft Excel Online file. Open the spreadsheet, perform the required analysis, and input your answers in the questions below.

a$.$ The amount of cash proceeds from the sale of the bonds. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

b$.$ The amount of premium to be amortized for the first semiannual interest payment period, using the interest method. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

c$.$ The amount of premium to be amortized for the second semiannual interest payment period, using the interest method. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

d$.$ The amount of the bond interest expense for the first year. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.