QUESTION 12

On January 1, Year 1, Weller Company issued bonds with a $360,000 face value, a stated rate of interest of 10.50%, and a 10-year term to maturity. Weller uses the effective interest method to amortize bond discounts and premiums. The market rate of interest on the date of issuance was 8.50%. Interest is paid annually on December 31. Assuming Weller issued the bond for $390,440, what is the amount of interest expense that will be recognized during Year 3? (Round your intermediate calculations and final answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.)