George's Hamburgers issued 9%, 10-year bonds payable at 85 on December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2018, George reported the bonds payable as follows: (Click the icon to view the bonds payable.) George's pays semiannual interest each June 30 and December 31. (Assume bonds payable are amortized using the straight-line amortization method.) Read the requirements. Requirements Requirement 1. Answer the following questions about George's bonds payable: a. What is the maturity value of the bonds? $ 600000 b. What is the carrying amount of the bonds at December 31, 2018? $528000 c. What is the semiannual cash interest payment on the bonds? $27000 d. How much interest expense should the company record each year? $ Requirement 2. Record the June 30, 2018, semiannual interest payment and amortization of the discount. (Record debits first, then credits. Select the explanation on the last line of the journal entry table.) Date Interest Expense Accounts and Explanation 2018 Jun. 30 Discount on Bonds Payable Debit Credit Cash Interest Expense