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On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $990,000, 7%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $34,650 ($990,000 x 7% x 1/2), receiving cash of $1,039,500. Journalize the entry for the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method.

If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.