On March 1, 2017, Quinto Mining Inc. issued a $600,000, 8%, three-year bond. Interest is payable semiannually beginning September 1, 2017. Required: Part 1 a. Calculate the bond issue price assuming a market interest rate of 7% on the date of issue. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answer to nearest whole dollar.)

b. Using the effective interest method, prepare an amortization schedule. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answers to nearest whole dollar. Enter all the amounts as positive values.)