On January 1, 2011, $937,000, 5-year, 10% bonds, were issued for $908,890. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If the issuing corporation uses the straight-line method to amortize discount on bonds payable, what is the semiannual amortization amount? Select the correct answer. $2,811 $28,110 $46,850 $5,622 A corporation issues $82,000, 8%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2011, for $85,690. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If the corporation uses the straight-line method of amortization of bond premium, determine the amount of bond interest expense to be recognized on July 1, 2011. Select the correct answer. $2,911 $3,649 $3,280 $6,560