On January 1, 2016, Legion Company sold $200,000 of 10% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $177,000, priced to yield 12%. Legion records interest at the effective rate. Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016, in the amount of:

A.

$8,850.

B.

$10,000.

C.

$10,620.

D.

$12,000.