On July 1, 2021, Bass Company issued 4,000 bonds of 8%, $1,000 face amount for $3,504,000. The

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On July 1, 2021, Bass Company issued 4,000 bonds of 8%, $1,000 face amount for $3,504,000. The bonds were issued to yield 10%. The bonds are dated July 1, 2021 and mature on July 1, 2030. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. What amount of the bond discount should be amortized for the six months ended December 31, 2021?

a. 30,400

b. 24,800

c. 19,840

d. 15,200