On January 1, 2015, Carter Sales issued $15,000 in bonds for $14,300. They were 8-year bonds with a stated rate of 9%, and pay semiannual interest.

On January 1, 2015, Carter Sales issued $15,000 in bonds for $14,300. They were 8-year bonds with a stated rate of 9%, and pay semiannual interest. Carter Sales uses the straight-line method to amortize the bond discount. After the second interest payment on December 31, 2015, what was the bond carrying amount?

$14,300

$14,388