On January 1, 2016, Snow, Inc. issued $50,000 of ten-year 6% bonds for $43,800. Interest was payable semiannually. The effective yield was 8%. The effective interest method of discount amortization was used. What amount of interest expense should be recorded for the six-month period ending December 31, 2016?

a. $1500. b. $1,752 c. $2,000 d. $1,762