On September 1, 2019, RC Ltd. sold $10,000, 6% (payable semi-annually each March 1 and September 1), 10-year bonds dated September 1, 2019, to yield 8%. RC Ltd. uses straight-line amortization. The accounting period ends December 31.

Required:

a) Were the bonds issued at a premium or a discount?

b) The sale price of the bond was $________________.

c) Interest expense for 2019, was $________________.