On June 1, 2020, the Crocus Company began construction of a new manufacturing plant. The plant was completed on October 31, 2021. Expenditures on the project were as follows ($ in millions):

July 1, 202058October 1, 202026February 1, 202134April 1, 202123September 1, 202122October 1, 20218

On July 1, 2020, Crocus obtained a $74 million construction loan with a 8% interest rate. The loan was outstanding through the end of October, 2021. The company's only other interest-bearing debt was a long-term note for $100 million with an interest rate of 10%. This note was outstanding during all of 2020 and 2021. The company's fiscal year-end is December 31.

What is the amount of interest that Crocus should capitalize in 2020, using the specific interest method?

Multiple Choice

• $3.85 million.
• $2.79 million.
• $2.84 million.
• None of these answer choices are correct.