Saverin Inc. produces and sells outdoor equipment. On July 1, 2016, Saverin Inc. issued $62,500,000 of 10-year, 9% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 8%, receiving cash of $66,747,178. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year.

Required:

3. Determine the total interest expense for 2016

4. Will the bond proceeds always be greater than the face amount of the bonds when the contract rate is greater than the market rate of interest?

5. Compute the price of $66,747,178 received for the bonds by using the tables shown in Present Value Tables. (Round to the nearest dollar.) *Be sure to include the year in the date for the entries. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.