Collins Company Borrowed $750,000 from BankTwo on January 1, 2013

Multiple Choice

Collins Company borrowed $750,000 from BankTwo on January 1, 2013 in order to expand its mining capabilities. The five-year note required annual payments of $195,327 and carried an annual interest rate of 9.5%. What is the amount of expense Collins must recognize on its 2014 income statement?

A) $71,250.
B) $59,463.
C) $52,693.
D) $46,555.