On January 2, 2020, a calendar-year corporation sold 8% bonds with a face value of $3,000,000. These bonds mature in five years, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $2,768,000 to yield 10%. Using the effective-interest method of computing interest, how much should be charged to interest expense in 2020? a. $240,000. b. $276,800.

c. $277,720. d. $300,000