Barret, Inc., issued $270,000 of 6-year, 8 percent bonds payable on January 1. Barret, Inc., pays interest each January 1 and July 1 and amortizes any discount or premium by the straight-line method. Barret, Inc., can issue its bonds payable under various conditions:

a. Issuance at par value

b. Issuance at a price of $210,000 when the market rate was above 8 percent

c. Issuance at a price of $310,000 when the market rate was below 8 percent

Requirements

1. Journalize Barret, Inc.'s issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment for each situation. Round calculations to the nearest dollar. Explanations are not required.

2. Which condition results in the most interest expense for Barret, Inc.? Explain in detail.