On January 1, Year 1, Sayers Company issued $280,000 of five-year, 6 percent bonds at 102. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The premium is amortized using the straight-line method. Required a. Determine the amount of cash proceeds received by Sayers Company on January 1, Year 1. b. Calculate the amount of interest expense as of June 30, Year 2. c. What is the carrying value of the bond liability as of December 31, Year 2? a. Cash received $ 285,600 b. Interest expense C. Carrying value