Question

Mission Corp. borrowed $50,000 cash on April 1, 2016, and signed a one-year 12%, interest-bearing note payable. The interest and principal are both due on March 31, 2017. The amount of interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 is: Group of answer choices $6,000. $4,500. $1,500. $4,000.

Answer 1

Answer:$4,500---B, ie the 2nd option

Explanation:

From April to December we have 9 months

Interest Expense is given as Loan x Interest Rate x duration

Interest Expense = 50000 x 12% x 9/12 =

50,000x 0.12x9/12= $4,500