On January 1, a company issued and sold a $480,000, 5%, 10-year bond payable, and received proceeds of $473,000. Interest is payable each June 30 and December 31. The company uses the straight-line method to amortize the discount. The carrying value of the bonds immediately after the first interest payment is:

Multiple Choice

• $472,650.

• $480,350.

• $480,000.

• $479,650.

• $473,350.