Each year a company is required to place money into a bank account to retire its bond's principal at maturity. If the bond's principal is $10 million, and bank interest is estimated at 8%, how much are the annual payments if they are to be made over the last 20 years of the bond's life?

A) $101,853
B) $218,522
C) $462,950
D) $425,387

Bond's Principal

The face value of a bond, or the amount that the bond issuer agrees to repay the bondholder at the bond's maturity date.

Bank Interest

The amount paid to depositors for holding their money in a bank account, or the amount charged to borrowers for taking out a loan.

Annual Payments

Recurring payments made once a year, often related to loans, insurance premiums, or obligations.