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On October 1, Black Company receives a 10% interest-bearing note from Reese Company to settle a $22,600 account receivable. The note is due in six months. At December 31, Black should record interest revenue of
a.$572
b.$565
c.$575
d.$562
Please answer it asap
Solution: | |||||
CALCULATION OF TOTAL INTEREST RVENUE RECOGNISED AS ON DECEMBER 31 | |||||
Interest Revenue At December 31 | Interest Revenue Maturity | Total Interest Revenue | |||
Principal value of note Receivable | $ 22,600 | $ 22,600 | $ 22,600 | ||
Rate % | 10% | 10% | 10% | ||
Time (In Months) | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||
Total Interest | $ 565 | $ 565 | $ 1,130 | ||
Interest revenue recongnized upto december 31 is for 3 months only (October , November & December) | |||||
As per above calculation interest revenue is $ 565 on note receivable upto December 31 | |||||
Answer = Option B = $ 565 | |||||