On January 2, 20A, Muff Company borrowed $10,000 from Bank Two. The loan was to be repaid in equal principal installments of $2,000, payable on December 31 of each year, beginning on December 31, 20A. Disregarding interest, the amount of the $10,000 loan that should be considered a current liability on the company's 20A year-end balance sheet would be
a. $8,000.
b. $6,000.
c. $4,000.
d. $2,000.
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