Question

Alden Trucking Company is replacing part of its fleet of trucks by purchasing them under a note agreement with Kenworthy on January 1, 2016. Alden financed $39,169,279, and the note agreement will require $10.07 million in annual payments starting on December 31, 2016 and continuing for a total of four more years (final payment December 31, 2020). Kenworthy will charge Alden Trucking Company the market interest rate of 9% compounded annually. After the first payment was made, the note payable liability on December 31, 2016 is closest to:___________
A) $29,099,279.
B) $34,134,279.
C) $40,280,000.
D) $32,624,514.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) $32,624,514.

Explanation:

Installments (A) = $10,070,000

Principal due (B) = $39,169,279

Interest Payment (C) =B x 9% = $39,169,279*9%

Interest Payment (C) = $3,525,235

Principal Payment (D) = A - C

Principal Payment (D) = $10,070,000 - $3,525,235

Principal Payment (D) = $6,544,765

Total Due (E) = B - D

Total Due (E) = $39,169,279 - $6,544,765

Total Due (E) = $32,624,514

So, after the first payment was made, the note payable liability on December 31, 2016 is closest to $32,624,514