On January 1, 2020, Neeson Ltd. issued $ 2,000,000, 5% bonds, which mature on January 1, 2027. The bonds were issued for $ 2,120,045 to yield 4%. Neeson uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond premium. Interest is payable annually on December 31. At December 31, 2020, the adjusted balance in the Bonds Payable account should be:(2mark)

Select one:

a.$ 2,120,045.

b.$ 2,135,243.

c.$ 2,104,847.

d.$ 2,000,000.