Answer:
(A). A Debit to Notes Payable for $960
Explanation:
In case of a promissory note, there are three parties to it, namely,
Upon issue of promissory note, in the books of the maker (Jones), the entry is,
Name Of The Bank A/C Dr. $960
To Notes Payable A/C 960
(Being a promissory note issued to bank against a payment of $960)
Upon maturity i.e date of payment, the entry would be,
Notes Payable A/C Dr. $960
To Cash/Bank A/C 960
(Being payment of promissory note honored)
Thus, the correct answer would be, (A) a debit to notes payable account for $960.