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Check my work Required information Part 1 of 2 Problem 9-6A Prepare a bond amortization schedule and record transactions for the bond issuer (LO9-5) /The following information applies to the questions displayed below.) 1.5 points On January 1, 2021, Universe of Fun issues $760,000,7% bonds that mature in 10 years. The market interest rate for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 8%, and the bonds issue for $708,357. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. eBook References Problem 9-6A Part 1 Required: 1. Complete the first three rows of an amortization schedule. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.) Date Cash Paid Interest Expense Change in Carrying Value Carrying Value 1/1/2021 6/30/2021 12/31/2021

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Year end	Cash paid	Interest expense	Change in carrying value	Carrying value
1/1/2021				$ 708,357
6/30/2021	$ 26,600	$ 28,334*	$ 1,734	$ 710,091
12/31/2021	$ 26,600	$ 28,404**	$ 1,804	$ 711,895

*708357 x 4%
**710091 x 4%

Interest paid in cash = 760000 x 3.5%= $26600.