On January 1, 2018, instaform, Inc issued 12% bonds with a face amount of $70 million, dated January 1. The bonds mature in 2037 (20 years). The market yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 14%. Interest is paid semiannually.

1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2018

2. Prepare the journal entry to record their issuance by Instaform.

3. Assume the market rate was 11%. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2018.

4. Assume the market rate was 11%. Prepare the journal entry to record their issuance by instaform

5. Assume Broadcourt Electronics purchased the entire issue in a private placement of the bonds. Using the data in requirement 2, prepare the journal entry to record the purchase by Broadcourt.