Question

The Pita Pit borrowed $198,000 on November 1, 2021, and signed a six-month note bearing interest at 12%. Principal and interest are payable in full at maturity on May 1, 2022. In connection with this note, The Pita Pit should report interest expense at December 31, 2021, in the amount of: (Do not round your intermediate calculations.)

A. $0.
B. $3,960.
C. $11,880.
D. $23,760.

Answer 1

$3,960

Step-by-step explanation:

The Borrowed amount is $198,000 on November 1, 2021.

The interest expense at December 31, 2021 is calculated as shown below:

I=PRT

R=12%=0.12

P=$198,000

T=2 Months=(2/12) year

I=198,000*0.12*(2/12)

I=$3960

The correct option will be "B. $3,960."