A five-year, $500,000 bond was issued on January 1, 2016. The stated/contract rate of interest was 8%, and the market rate of interest was 10%. The interest is paid semiannually. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. This bond was issued at a discount, and the annual interest expense is $40,000.

B. This bond was issued at a premium, and each semiannual cash payment is $25,000.

C. This bond was issued at a discount, and each semiannual cash payment is $20,000.

D. This bond was issued at a premium, and the annual interest expense is $40,000.