On January 1, 2019, Camerone Corporation issued $2,000,000 of 12-year, 10% bonds at an effective interest rate of 8%. The bonds make a cash interest payment each year on December 31. What is the issue price of the bonds on January 1, 2019?

Select one:

a. $2,268,403.26

b. $2,000,000.00

c. $1,727,452.33

d. $2,301,443.12