Hens and Turtles Inc. issues a $1 million, 7% mortgage note payable on January 1, 2020. The note will be paid in annual blended payments of principal and interest of $140,000 at the end of each year. What amount of interest expense should be recognized in the second year?

a. $35,000.

b. $65,100.

c. $32,550.

d. $70,000.