1. Northend Company issued 6%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $100,000. Interest is paid semiannually. The market interest rate on the issue date was 10%, and the issuer received $95,016 cash for the bonds. On the first semiannual interest date, what amount of cash should be paid to the holders of these bonds for interest?

2. What is the purpose of a good financial statement analysis report? What are the key components?

3. A company's income statement showed the following: net income, $124,000 and depreciation expense, $30,000. An examination of the company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes as a result of operating activities: accounts receivable decreased $9,400; merchandise inventory increased $18,000; and accounts payable increased $3,400. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities.