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 $$35,000,000$ of $5-$year, $12\%$ bonds at a market $($effective$)$ interest rate of $10\%,$ with interest payable semiannually. Compute the following, presenting figures used in your computations:

a$.$ The amount of cash proceeds from the sale of the bonds. Use the tables of present values in Exhibit $5$ and Exhibit $7.$ Round to the nearest dollar.

fill in the blank $1$ of $1$$

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

fill in the blank $1$ of $1$$

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

fill in the blank $1$ of $1$$

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

fill in the blank $1$ of $1$$