Question

In each succeeding payment on an installment note:

a. The amount that goes to interest expense increases.
b. The amount that goes to interest expense decreases.
c. The amount that goes to interest expense is unchanged.
d. The amounts paid for both interest and principal increase proportionately.

Answer 1

Answer:

In each succeeding payment on an installment note:

b. The amount that goes to interest expense decreases.

Explanation:

With each installment settled, the principal amount will continue to reduce and as a result, the amount that will be recognized as interest expense will also decrease.  This is because the interest expense is calculated based on the principal amount, which is decreasing with each installment.  The interest expense for a previous period will not be the same for the future period.