On January 1, a company issued and sold a $500,000, 5%, 10-year bond payable, and received proceeds of $496,000. 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 $500,000. $499,800. $500,200 $495,800 $496,200