Auerbach Inc. issued 6% bonds on October 1, 2021. The bonds have a maturity date of September 30, 2031 and a face value of $225 million. The bonds pay interest each March 31 and September 30, beginning March 31, 2022. The effective interest rate established by the market was 8%. How much cash interest does Auerbach pay on March 31, 2022? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Multiple Choice

• $9.00 million.

• $6.75 million.

• $18.00 million.

• $13.50 million