Question

Jones company lends Alabater Inc. $85,000 on August 6, 2018. This loan was memorialized with a signed note receivable with a repayment term of 90- days with a 10% interest rate. When the loan comes due, Alabaster Inc, must repay the $85,000 principle and $_____in interest. Calculate the amount of interest that Alabaster Inc. must pay Jones Company.
A) $8,500.
B) $2,095.
C) $2,125.

Answer 1

Answer:C) $2,125.

Explanation:

Interest = Principal x rate x time (period)

using days in a year = 360 days

Interest = $85,000 X 10% x 90/360

=$2,125

Therefore, Alabaster Inc, must repay the $85,000 principle and $2,125 in interest