On January 1, 2021, Legion Company sold $230,000 of 6% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $150,858, priced to yield 12%. Legion records interest at the effective rate. Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021, in the amount of: (Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.)

Multiple Choice

• $6,900.

• $13,800.

• $9,051.

• $27,600.