n January 1, 2017, Pharoah Company purchased12% bonds, having a maturity value of $278,000, for $299,076.51. The bonds provide the bondholders with a10% yield. They are dated January 1, 2017, and mature January 1, 2022, with interest received on January 1 of each year. Pharoah Company uses the effective-interest method to allocate unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified as available-for-sale category. The fair value of the bonds at December 31 of each year-end is as follows.

2017$296,6002020$288,200

2018$287,3002021$278,000

2019$286,200

(a)Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.(b)Prepare the journal entries to record the interest revenue and recognition of fair value for 2017.(c)Prepare the journal entry to record the recognition of fair value for 2018.