A U.S. company purchases a 3-month certificate of deposit from a Singapore bank at its face value of S$100,000 on December 1, 2023, when the spot rate is $0.72/S$. The certificate pays interest at an annual rate of 3 percent. On December 31, the companys year-end, the spot rate is $0.70/S$. On March 1, when the spot rate is $0.66/S$, the certificate of deposit matures, and the company receives principal and interest of S$100,750. At what amount does the company report the principal amount of its notes receivable at December 31, 2023?

Select one:

a. $ 72,000

b. $ 70,000

c. $100,000

d. $ 66,000