On January 1, 2024, Legion Company sold $210,000 of 8% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $183,829, priced to yield 10%. Legion records interest at the effective rate.

Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, in the amount of:

Note: Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.

Multiple Choice

$33,600.

$10,500.

$9,191.

$8,400.