Question

On January 1, year 8 Harper Co. finances the purchase of equipment by issuing a $15,000 non-interest-bearing note payable. The note will be paid off in 10 equal annual installments beginning on December 31, year 8. The market rate of interest for notes of this type is 5%. Considering the information below, at what amount should Harper Co. report the equipment on its balance sheet dated December 31, year 8

Answer 1

Answer: $11583

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount that Harper Co. should report the equipment on its balance sheet dated December 31, year 8 will be calculated thus:

= Amount of annual instalment × PV of ordinary annuity of $1 at 5% for 10 periods

= (15000/10) × 7.72173

= 1500 × 7.72173

= 11582.595

= 11583

Therefore, the amount will be $11583