On January 1, 2009, Legion Company sold $200,000 of 10% ten-year bonds. Interest

On January 1, 2009, Legion Company sold $200,000 of 10% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $177,000, priced to yield 12%. Legion records interest at the effective rate. Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009, in the amount of: A. $ 8,850B. $10,000C. $10,620D. $12,000