Holly Springs, Incorporated contracted with Coldwater Corporation to have constructed a custom-made lathe. The machine was completed and ready for use on January 1, 2024. Holly Springs paid for the lathe by issuing a $300,000 note due in three years. Interest, specified at 2%, was payable annually on December 31 of each year. The cash market price of the lathe was unknown. It was determined by comparison with similar transactions for which 6% was a reasonable rate of interest. Holly Springs uses the effective interest method of amortization.

Note: Use tables, Excel, or a financial calculator. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1)

Required: 1.Prepare the journal entry on January 1, 2024, for Holly Springs purchase of the lathe.

2.Prepare an amortization schedule for the three-year term of the note.

3.Prepare the journal entries to record (a) interest for each of the three years and (b) payment of the note at maturity.