Effect on consolidated net income of acquisition of affiliates debt from non-affiliate

A Parent Company owns 100 percent of its Subsidiary. During 2021, the Parent company reports net income (by itself, without any investment income from its Subsidiary) of $1,840,000 and the subsidiary reports net income of $736,000. The parent had a bond payable outstanding on December 31, 2021, with a carrying value equal to $1,545,600. The Subsidiary acquired the bond on December 31, 2021, for $1,453,600. During 2021, the Parent reported interest expense (related to the bond) of $128,800 while the Subsidiary reported no interest income (related to the bond).

What is consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2021?

Select one:

a. $2,704,800

b. $2,668,000

c. $2,576,000

d. $2,796,800