Question

On June 1, Parson Assoc. sold equipment to Arleo and agreed to accept a 3-month, $68,000, 10% interest-bearing note in payment at a time when the prevailing rate of interest for similar transactions was 10%. When the note was collected upon maturity, Parson would recognize interest revenue of: Multiple Choice
$0.
$1,700.
$3,400.
$5,100.

Answer 1

Answer:

The interest revenue on note receivable that will be recognized at maturity is $1700.

Explanation:

The note is a three months note. So, the interest that will be charged on the note for the period the note was outstanding, i.e. three months from June to August.  The rate that is given is an annual rate. Thus, the interest on note for three months period will be,

Interest revenue on note = 68000 * 0.1 * 3/12

Interest revenue on note = $1700