On January 1, Year 1, Zero Company obtained a $52,000, 4-year, 6.5% installment note from Regional Bank. The note requires annual payments consisting of principal and interest of $15,179, beginning on December 31 of the current year. The December 31, Year 1, carrying amount in the allocation of periodic payments table for this installment note will be equal to

a.$39,000

b.$27,635

c.$40,201

d.$36,821