On the first day of its fiscal year, Ebert Company issued $20,000,000 of 5-year, 8% bonds to finance its operations. Interest is payable semiannually. The bonds were issued at a market (effective) interest rate of 10%, resulting in Ebert receiving cash of $18,455,592. The company uses the interest method. a. Journalize the entries to record the following: 1. Sale of the bonds. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Cash 18,455,592 0 Discount on Bonds Payable 1,544,408 0 Bonds Payable 20,000,000 Feedback Check My Work 2. First semiannual interest payment, including amortization of discount. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable Cash 100 0 800,000 3. Second semiannual interest payment, including amortization of discount. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable Cash 0 800,000