A five-year, $500,000 bond was issued on January 1, 2016. The stated rate of interest was 8%, and the effective rate of interest was 10%. The interest is paid semiannually. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. This bond was issued at a premium, and each semiannual cash payment is $25,000.
B. This bond was issued at a discount, and each semiannual cash payment is $20,000.
C. This bond was issued at a discount, and the annual interest expense is $40,000.
D. This bond was issued at a premium, and the annual interest expense is $40,000.