On January 1, Flias Corporation issued 11% bonds with a face value of $62,000. The bonds are sold for $60,140. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 and the maturity date is December 31, 10 years from now. Elias records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. The bond interest expense for the year ended December 31 of the first year is
a. $1,850
b. $6,870
c. $7,006
d. $568