The following information was taken from the footnotes to Johnson & Johnson's 2008 financial statements (dollars in millions):
REQUIRED:
a. Which amounts appeared on Johnson & Johnson's balance sheet and where?
b. What is a zero coupon debenture, and how does the effective interest rate affect the debenture? Explain.
c. Which of the long-term debts above were issued at face value (i.e., sold at par)?
d. Is the face value of the 6.95 percent notes due 2029 greater than, less than, or equal to the balance sheet value? Explain.