Recording Bond Entries and Preparing an Amortization Schedule Effective Interest Method, Premium Mitchell Inc. issued 360 of its 6%, $1,000 bonds on January 1 of Year 1. The bonds pay cash interest semiannually each June 30 and December 31 and were issued to yield 5%. The bonds mature in five years on December 31, and the company uses the effective interest method to amortize bond discounts or premiums.

Required a. Determine the selling price of the bonds.