Lathrop Inc. purchased equipment on January 1, 2020, for \(\$ 75,000\) cash plus a note payable. The fair value of the equipment on January 1,2020 , is \(\$ 271,333\). The market rate of interest is \(6 \% .5 \mathrm{M}\) Corp. uses the effective interest method to amortize discounts and premiums.

Required 

Record the entries over the term of the note payable for the following three separate scenarios for the structuring of the note payable.

a. The principal of \(\$ 200,000\) is due on December 31,2021 , and the note specified \(5 \%\) interest payable each December 31 over a two-year period.

b. The face value of the note payable is instead \(\$ 220,600\) and is due on December 31, 2021. The note is structured as a zero-interest-bearing note payable over a two-year period.

c. The loan is extended to three years with equal payments of \(\$ 73,450.10\) due on each December 31 over the term of the note. The note will be fully paid upon maturity.