On July 1, 20B, WildWorld, Inc., sold (issued) 300, $1,000, ten-year, 7% bonds at 101. The bonds were dated July 1, 20B, and semi-annual interest will be paid each December 31 and June 30. WildWorld uses straight-line amortization. The bond liability that would be reported on the balance sheet at December 31, 20B, is

A) $300,000.

B) $302,850.

C) $302,700.

D) $303,000.

E) None of the above is correct.