On January 1, $2,000,000, 5-year, 10% bonds, were issued for $1,960,000. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If the issuing corporation uses the straight-line method to amortize discount on bonds payable, the semiannual amortization amount is a. $8,000 b. $2,000 c. $4,000 d. $10,000