Patriot Naval Supply Company issued five-year, 7% bonds with a face value of $25,000 on January 1, 2019. The effective rate of interest is 6%. Patriot sold the bonds for $26,053. The bonds pay annual interest each December 31. Patriot uses the effective interest method for amortization of premium or discount on bonds payable. (Round answers to nearest whole dollar.)

a. What is the annual amount of cash that Patriot will pay to bond holders for interest?

b. What amount of interest expense should Patriot recognize for 2019?

c. What is the carrying value of the bond on December 31, 2019?