On January 1, 2021, Solo Inc. issued 2,800 of its 7%, $1,000 bonds at 97. 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:

A. 209,400

B. 196,000

C. 204,400

D. 217,800