Bosworth Corporation Accepted a 5-Year Note Receivable from Steelman Company

question 134

Multiple Choice

Bosworth Corporation accepted a 5-year note receivable from Steelman Company on January 1, Year 1. The maturity value of the note is $800,000. The note has a stated interest rate of 10%. However, the prevailing market interest rate is 12%. The note requires interest payments on June 30 and December 31. What will be the note balance at December 31, Year 1?

• A) $741,119
• B) $745,586
• C) $800,000
• D) $750,321

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