On October 1, 2014 Macklin Corporation issued 5%, 10-year bonds with a face value of $4,000,000 at 104. Interest is paid on October 1 and April 1, with any premiums or discounts amortized on a straight-line basis. Bond interest expense reported on the December 31, 2014 income statement of Macklin Corporation would be

A) $46,000 B) $50,000 C) $54,000 D) $92,000