Search Company is a 90% owned subsidiary of Passage Company. On January 1, 2016, Search Company purchased for $680,000 bonds of Passage Company that had a carrying value of $725,000 (par value $700,000). The bonds mature on December 31, 2017. Both companies use the straight-line method of amortization and have a December 31 year-end. The increase in 2016 consolidated income (i.e., income before subtracting noncontrolling interest) is:

A. $54,000.

B $36,000.

C. $45,000.

D. $44,000.