On January 1, 2021, Solo Inc. issued 1,000 of its 8%, $1,000 bonds at 98. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The bonds mature on January 1, 2031. Solo paid $50,000 in bond issue costs. Solo uses straight-line amortization. The amount of interest expense for 2021 is:

Multiple Choice

a. $80,000.

b. $82,000.

c. $87,000.

d. $89,000.