On January 1, Issuing Company issued $100,000 in bonds. The stated interest rate on the bonds is 12%, with interest payable semiannually, on June 30 and December 31. On March 1, Purchasing Company is planning to purchase the bonds from the private investor who acquired them when they were originally issued. The chief financial officer (CFO) of Purchasing Company is determining how much cash will have to be paid to purchase the bonds on March 1. The CFO knows that Purchasing Company will have to pay the private investor an amount equal to the face value of the bonds ($100,000) PLUS accrued interest. How much does Purchasing Company have to pay to purchase the bonds on March 1?

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