Hartford Research issues bonds dated January 1 that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds have a $40,000 par value and an annual contract rate of 10%, and they mature in 10 years. Required For each separate situation, (a) determine the bonds' issue price on January 1 and (b) prepare the journal entry to record their issuance. 1. The market rate at the date of issuance is 8%. 2. The market rate at the date of issuance is 10%. 3. The market rate at the date of issuance is 12%