On November 1, 2016, SassyCat Treat Co. borrows $30,000,000 at 9% to finance the holiday sales season. The note is for a six-month term and both principal and interest are payable at maturity. What is the balance of interest payable for the loan as of December 31, 2016?
$225,000.
$1,350,000.
$450,000.
$112,500.