On January 1, 2010, Ellison Co. issued eight-year bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 and a stated interest rate of 6%, payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold to yield 8%. Table values are:
The issue price of the bonds is:
a) $883,560.
b) $884,820.
c) $889,560.
d) $999,600.