Tangshan Mining Borrowed $100,000 for One Year Under a Revolving

question 127

Multiple Choice

Tangshan Mining borrowed $100,000 for one year under a revolving credit agreement that authorized and guaranteed the firm access to $200,000. The revolving credit agreement had a stated interest rate of 7.5 percent and charged the firm a 1 percent commitment fee on the unused portion of the agreement. Based on this information, the effective annual interest rate on the loan is ________.

• A) 7.5%
• B) 8.0%
• C) 8.5%
• D) 9.0%

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Balance Sheet

A financial statement that showcases the financial position of a company at a specific point in time, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Liabilities

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Equity

The value of an ownership interest in property, including shareholders' ownership in a company.

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The fundamental principle of accounting stating that Assets = Liabilities + Equity.