On April 1, 2006, US Ultracom issued 7%, 10-year bonds payable with maturity value of $400,000. The bonds pay interest on March 31 and September 30, and US Ultracom amortizes premium and discount by the straight-line method. Requirements If the market interest rate is 6 1/2% when US Ultracom issues its bonds, will the bonds be priced at maturity (par) value, at a premium, or at a discount? Explain. If the market interest rate is 8% when US Ultracom issues its bonds will the bonds be priced at par, at a premium, or at a discount? Explain. Assume that the issue price of the bonds is 101. Journalize the following bonds payable transactions: Issuance of the bonds on April 1, 2006. Payment of interest and amortization of premium on September 30 2006. Accrual of interest and amortization of premium on December 31, 2006. Payment of interest and amortization of premium on March 31, 2007