Universal Foods issued 10% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $260 million on January 1, 2021. The bonds mature on December 31, 2040 (20 years). The market rate of interest for similar issues was 12%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Universal uses the straight-line method. (FV of $1,PV of $1,FVA of $1,PVA of $1,FVAD of $1andPVAD of $1).

Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2021.

Prepare the journal entries to record their issuance by Universal Foods on January 1, 2021, interest on June 30, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2028.