On January 1 of Year 1, Congo Express Airways issued $3,500,000 of 7% bonds that pay interest semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The bond issue price is $3,197,389 and the market rate of interest for similar bonds is 8%. The bond premium or discount is being amortized at a rate of $10,087 every six months. The amount of interest expense recognized by Congo Express Airways on the bond issue in Year 1 would be:

$132,500.

$225,000.

$265,174.

$245,000.

$224,826.