On
January 1, 2012, bronco Inc. issued bonds with a face amount of
$3,000,000. Brono received proceeds of $3,240,000 upon issuance,
representing a yield on the bonds of 8%. The firm pays $150,000 of
interest on June 30 and $150,000 on December 31 in connection with
these bonds. What was the carrying value of these bonds at December
31, 2012, after the second interest payment?