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The bond is expected to be a 4-year, $100,000 face value, 4% bond with an effective annual yield of 8%. Interest will be payable semiannually. If all goes well, the bond will be issued on March 1, 2021, and the first interest payment date will be September 1, 2021. The bonds are expected to be callable at 101 at any time on or after March 1, 2023.
Include an amortization schedule using the effective interest method.