Question

Universal Travel Inc. borrowed $501,000 on November 1, 2021, and signed a 12-month note bearing interest at 7%. Interest is payable in full at maturity on October 31, 2022. In connection with this note, Universal Travel Inc. should report interest payable at December 31, 2021, in the amount of: (Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

Answer 1

Interest = $5,834.67

Step-by-step explanation:

In November 1, the note bears 12 month = 7%

From November 1 to December 31 = 2 month

Hence for 2 month Interest = 2 * 7/12(%) = 1.1667%

Thus, interest = $500,100 * 1.1667%

Interest = 5834.6667

Interest = $5,834.67 approximately.