Universal Travel Inc. borrowed $500,000 on June 1, 2021, and signed a 12-month note bearing interest at 6%. Interest is payable in full at maturity on May 31, 2022. In connection with this note, Universal Travel Inc. should report interest payable at December 31, 2021, in the amount of:

(Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

A) $8,000.

B) $17,500.

C) $30,000.

D) $15,000.