[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On January 1, 2019, Drennen Inc. issued $3.6 million face amount of 9-year, 14% stated rate bonds when market interest rates were 12%. The bonds pay semiannual interest each June 30 and December 31 and mature on December 31, 2027. Table 6-4, Table 6-5 (Use appropriate factor from the table provided.) Required: a. Calculate the proceeds (issue price) of Drennen Inc.'s bonds on January 1, 2019, assuming that the bonds were sold to provide a market rate of return to the investor. (Round PV factor to 4 decimal places.)

The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On January 1, 2019, Drennen Inc. issued $3.6 million face amount of 9-year, 14% stated rate bonds when market interest rates were 12%. The bonds pay semiannual interest each June 30 and December 31 and mature on December 31, 2027. Table 6-4, Table 6-5 (Use appropriate factor from the table provided.)

b-2. Assume instead that the proceeds were $3,564,000. Record the journal entry to show the payment of semiannual interest and the related discount amortization on June 30, 2019, assuming that the discount of $36,000 is amortized on a straight-line basis. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)