On January 1, 2016, an investor paid $291,000 for bonds with a face amount of $300,000. The state rate of interest is 8% while the current market rate of interest is 10%. Using th eeffective interest method, how much interest income is recognized by the investor in 2016 (assume annual interest payments and amortization)? HINT: Interest income to the investor is the same as interest expense to the debtor. A. $23,280 B. $29,100 C. $24,000 D. $30,000 Is this a premium or a discount? What is the carrying value at the end of year 1 (line 1 on the schedule)? What is the carrying value just before the bonds are paid off? Would you use straight line amortization? Why or why not? What is the cash interest paid each period? What is the interest expense in year 1 (line 1 on the schedule)? What is the interest expense journal entry for year 1?