R Company needs $$2,000,000$ to finance an expansion of plant facilities. The compans expects to earn a return of $15\%$ on this investment before considering the cost of capit or income taxes. The average income tax rate for the R Company is $40\%.$ If the company raises the funds by issuing $6\%$ bonds at face value, the earnings available to common stockholders after the new plant facilities are in operation may be expected to increase by

A$.$ $$65,000$

B$.$ $$70,000$

C$.$ $$108,000$

D$.$ $$116,000$