Evaluating alternative notes

A borrower has two alternatives for a loan: $(1)$ issue a $$270,000,90-$day, $9\%$ note or $(2)$ issue a $$270,000,90-$day note that the creditor discounts at $9\%.$ Assume a $360-$day year.

a$.$ Compute the amount of the interest expense for each option.

$ for each alternative.

b$.$ Determine the proceeds received by the borrower in each situation.

$(1)$ $$270,000,90-$day, $9\%$ interest$-$bearing note

$(2)$ $$270,000,90-$day note discounted at $9\%$

Alternative is more favorable to the borrower because the borrower