On January 1, 2011, Legion Company issued $290,000 of 8% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $253,860, priced to yield 10%. Legion records interest at the effective rate. Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011, in the amount of (Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount):
a) $46,400
b) $12,693
c) $14,500
d) $11,600