On January 1, 2020, French Company issued $200,000 of ten-year, 8% bonds when the market interest rate was 6%. The issue price of the bonds was $229,705. Semiannual interest payments are made on June 30 and December 31 of each year. Using the effective interest method for amortization of the premium, the carrying value of the bonds on December 31, 2020 was $227,507. How much interest expense will be recorded when the June 30, 2021 interest payment is made? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.) A. $13,000 B. $8,625 C. $8,100 D. $6,800
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