On January 1, 2016 the Mahoney Company borrowed $324,000 cash from Sun Bank by issuing a five-year 8% term note. The principal and interest are repaid by making annual payments beginning on December 31, 2016. The annual payment on the loan based on the present value of annuity factor would be $81,150.

The amount of principal repayment included in the December 31, 2016 payment is:

a. $25,920.

b. $81,150.

c. $74,658.

d. $55,230.