Answer:
Interest expense $80
Explanation:
the journal entry to record the issuance of the note:
December 1, 202x, note issued in replacement of account payable
Dr Accounts payable 24,000
Cr Notes payable 24,000
the journal entry to record accrued interests payable is:
December 31, 202x, accrued interests payable
Dr Interest expense 80
Cr Interests payable 80
Interest expense = $24,000 x 4% x 1/12 = $80