intertech corporation needed financing to build a new manufacturing plant. on june 30 of this year, intertech issued $4,350,000 of 8-year bonds with a 6% coupon rate (payments due on december 31st and june 30th). the effective interest rate was 8%. what amount in interest expense did intertech record this year for the december 31 payment? select one: a. $153,725 b. none of these are correct. c. $174,000 d. $115,294 e. $195,856