On January 1, 2010, Huff Co. sold $1,000,000 of its 10% bonds for $885,296 to yield 12%. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. What amount should Huff report as interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012?
a. 44,266
b. 50,000
c. 53,118
d. 60,000