On January 1, a company issues bonds with a par value of $300,000. The bonds mature in 5 years and pay 8% annual interest each June 30 and December 31. On the issue date, the market rate of interest is 6%. Compute the price of the bonds on their issue date. The following information is taken from present value tables: Present value of an annuity for 10 periods at 3%...8.5302 Present value of an annuity for 10 periods at 4%...8.1109 Present value of 1 due in 10 periods at 3%...0.7441 Present value of 1 due in 10 periods at 4%...0.6756