Entries for Bonds Payable, including bond redemption

The following transactions were completed by Montague Inc., whose fiscal year is the calendar year:

20Y1
July 1.	Issued $55,000,000 of 10-year, 9% callable bonds dated July 1, 20Y1, at a market (effective) rate of 7%, receiving cash of $62,817,040. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30.
Dec. 31.	Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $390,852 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.
20Y2
June 30.	Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $390,852 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.
Dec. 31.	Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $390,852 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.
20Y3
June 30.	Recorded the redemption of the bonds, which were called at 103. The balance in the bond premium account is $6,253,632 after payment of interest and amortization of premium have been recorded. (Record the redemption only.)

1. Journalize the entries to record the foregoing transactions. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. When required, round amounts to the nearest dollar.

20Y1 July 1
Dec. 31
20Y2 June 30
Dec. 31
20Y3 June 30

2. Indicate the amount of the interest expense in (a) 20Y1 and (b) 20Y2.

a. 20Y1	$
b. 20Y2	$

3. Determine the carrying amount of the bonds as of December 31, 20Y2. $