On January 1, 2024, Legion Company sold $220,000 of 6% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $165,166, 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

$8,258.

$26,400.

$11,000.

$6,600.