Bison Corp

question 48

Multiple Choice

Bison Corp. issues a 5 year 8%, $60,000 note payable on March 1. The terms of the note include monthly blended principal and interest payments of $1,217. The entry to record the second instalment payment will show a:

• A) debit to Interest Expense for $400.
• B) credit to Interest Expense for $395.
• C) debit to Notes Payable of $822.
• D) debit to Cash for $1,217.

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