Answer:
1. January 10:
Inventory account increases by $25,500
Account payable increases by $25,500;
Total asset will increase by $25,500 and total liabilities will increases by $25,500. Equity remains the same.
March 1:
Cash account increases by $55,000.
Promissory note payable increases $55,000
Total asset will increase by $55,000 and total liabilities will increases by $55,000. Equity remains the same.
2.
The amount of cash will be paid at maturity date (Sep 1) of the note is $56,787.5
3.
Jan 10: debt-to-assets ratio = 0.70, thus increase in Debt to asset ratio comparing to the ratio 0.69 at the beginning
March 1: debt-to-assets ratio = 0.72, thus increase in Debt to asset ratio comparing to the ratio 0.69 at the beginning
Explanation:
- Working note for 2: Repayment will include Face value + Interest rate expenses incurred = 55,000 + 55,000 * 6.5% *6/12 = $56,787.5
- Working note for 3:
Jan 10: Debt-to-asset ratio = (450,000 + 25,500) / (650,000 + 25,500) = 0.70
Mar 1: Debt-to-asset ratio =(450,000 + 55,000) / (650,000 + 55,000) = 0.72
