On January 1, 2022, the Meade Group issued $8,000,000 of 11% bonds, dated January 1. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in four years. The market yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 10%. Required:   Determine the price of the bonds to yield the 10% market rate. Prepare an amortization schedule that determines interest at the effective rate and records interest on the first interest date, June 30, 2022. Prepare the journal entries for 2022.

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On January 1, 2022, the Meade Group issued $8,000,000 of 11% bonds, dated January 1. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in four years. The market yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 10%.

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  1. Determine the price of the bonds to yield the 10% market rate.
  2. Prepare an amortization schedule that determines interest at the effective rate and records interest on the first interest date, June 30, 2022.
  3. Prepare the journal entries for 2022.
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