On January 1, Dias Corporation issued $1,000,000, 10%, 5-year bonds with interest payable on July 1 and January 1. The bonds sold for $1,081,105. The market rate of interest for these bonds was 8%. On the first interest date, using the effective-interest method, the debit entry to Interest Expense is for:

(a) $50,000.

(c) $43,244.

(b) $54,055.

(d) $100,811.