Crane Company purchased a building on January 2 by signing a
long-term $480000 mortgage with monthly payments of $4300. The
mortgage carries an interest rate of 10 percent.
The entry to record the first monthly payment will include a
credit to the Cash account for $4000. |
credit to the Mortgage Payable account for $4300. |
debit to the Cash account for $4300. |
debit to the Interest Expense account for $4000. |
Correct Answer : Option D - debit to the Interest Expense account for 4000. | ||||
Working Notes : | ||||
S.NO | Accounts Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit | |
1 | Mortgage Interest Expense (480000*10%*1/12 = 4000) | 4000 | ||
Mortgage Payable (4300 - 4000) | 300 | |||
Cash | 4300 | |||
(To record the first monthly payment) | ||||
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