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On January 1, Shanghai Fashions issued $325,000 of 6%, 3-year bonds when the market rate of interest was 10%

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On January 1, Shanghai Fashions issued $325,000 of 6%, 3-year bonds when the market rate of interest was 10%. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31.

A. How much are the proceeds that Shanghai Fashions Company will receive on the issue date of the bonds?

B. Show an amortization table for the bond issue.

C. If the bonds are retired at the end of Year 2 at 104.5% of the maturity value, how much gain or loss on retirement will be reported?