On January 1, 2024, Legion Company sold $290,000 of 6% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $190,212, priced to yield 12%. Legion records interest at the effective rate.

Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, in the amount of:

Note: Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.

Multiple Choice

$17,400.


$11,413.


$8,700.


$34,800.