The total cost of borrowing increased only if the bonds were issued at a premium. bonds were issued at a discount. bonds were sold at face value. None of the above Martinez Corporation issues 2,000, 10-year, 8%, $1,000 bonds dated January 1, 2017, at 98. journal entry to record the issuance will show a debit to Cash of $2,000,000. credit to Discount on Bonds Payable for $40,000. credit to Bonds Payable for $2,040,000. debit to Cash for $1,960,000. Bond interest paid is higher when bonds sell at a discount. lower when bonds sell at a premium. the same whether bonds sell at a discount or a premium. higher when bonds sell at a discount and lower when bonds sell at a premium