Question

On October 1, 2018, Hill Company borrows $20,000 from a local bank. The note has an interest rate of 6% and is due in one year. How much interest expense will Hill Company report on its 2018 income statement?

Answer 1

Amount of interest = $ 300

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Total number of month = 3 months (Oct, Nov and Dec)

Amount borrow = $20,000

Interest rate = 6%

Find:

Amount of interest

Computation:

Amount of interest = $20,000 x 6% x 3 months / 12 months

Amount of interest = $ 300