a company issues $500,000 of 6%, 10-year bonds dated january 1, 2017 that mature on december 31, 2026. the bonds pay interest semiannually on june 30 and december 31 each year. if bonds are sold at par value, the issuer records the sale with which of the following entries? multiple choice question. debit to cash $500,000; and credit to bond payable $500,000. debit to bond payable $500,000; and credit to cash $500,000. debit to cash $500,000; debit to interest expense $300,000; and credit to bond payable $800,000.