On January 1 of the current year, the Queen Corporation issued 9% bonds with a face value of $89,000. The bonds are sold for $86,330. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 and the maturity date is December 31, five years from now. Queen records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. Determine the bond interest expense for the year ended December 31.

Select the correct answer.

$668

$2,670

$8,010

$8,544