Answer:
$8,000
Explanation:
The computation of the interest expense is shown below:
= Note payable × interest rate × number of months ÷ total number of months - Note payable × interest rate × number of months ÷ total number of months
= $200,000 × 12% × 6 months ÷ 12 months - $200,000 × 12% × 2 months ÷ 12 months
= $12,000 - $4,000
= $8,000
The 6 months is calculated from November 1, 20X1 to May 1, 20X2
And, the 2 months is calculated from On November 1, 20X1 to December 31,20X1
We assume the accounts are closed on December 31
Or we can do one thing also
Take the 4 months from Jan 1, 20X2 to May 1, 20X2
= $200,000 × 12% × 4 months ÷ 12 months
= $8,000
