Lala Pista company issued callable bonds on January 1, 2011. LPC's accountant has projected the following amortization schedule from issuance until maturity:
If the straight-line method of amortization was appropriate to use, what amount of interest expense would be recorded on 12/31/2012?
A. $5,245
B. $6,137
C. $6,122
D. $7,878