Stanford issues bonds dated January 1, 2021, with a par value of $246,000. The bonds' annual contract rate is 8%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at the date of issuance is 10%, and the bonds are sold for $233,510.

1. What is the amount of the discount on these bonds at issuance?

2. How much total bond interest expense will be recognized