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Santa Corporation issued a bond on January 1 of this year with a face value of $1,000. The bond's coupon rate is 6 percent and interest is paid once a year on December 31. The bond matures in three years. The annual market rate of interest was 8 percent at the time the bond was sold. The following amortization schedule pertains to the bond issued: What was the bond's issue price? Bond issue price $ Did the bond sell at a discount or a premium? How much was the premium or discount? Discount