Answer:
The interest expense for the year is $662,500.
Explanation:
The following are given in the question:
Interest paid during the year 2021 = $792,000
Amount of decrease in interest payable account = $129,500
The interest expense for the year can be calculated as follows:
Interest expense for the year = Interest paid during the year 2021 - Amount of decrease in interest payable account = $792,000 - $129,500 = $662,500
Therefore, the interest expense for the year is $662,500.
