Using the straight-line method to allocate bond interest expense, the issuer records the second interest payment (on December 31, 2013) with a debit to Premium on Bonds Payable in the amount of

(a) $7,470,

(b) $530,

(c) $8,000, or

(d) $400.

On December 31,2012, a company issues 16%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $100,000. Inter¬ est is paid on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are sold to yield a 14% annual market rate at an issue price of $110,592.