On June 1, 2018, Dirty Harry Co. borrowed cash by issuing a 6-month noninterest-bearing note with a maturity value of $500,000 and a discount rate of 6%. Assuming straight-line amortization of the discount, what is the carrying value of the note as of September 30, 2018? A) $525,000. B) $475,000. C) $495,000. D) $300,000.