On January 1, 2018, The Partial had bonds with a face value of $ 1,000,000, a coupon rate of 12% and an unpaid balance (book value) of $ 966,130. The contract specified a call price of $ 981,000.

The bonds were previously issued with a market yield of 14% and interest is paid semi-annually, every June 30 and December 31. The company retired the bonds early on July 1, 2018. What is the book value of July 1, 2018?

a) $ 966,130

b) $ 973,759

c) $ 981,000

d) $ 958,501

e) None of the above