Everglades Consultants takes out a loan in the amount of $375,000 on April 1. The terms of the loan include a repayment of principal in eight, equal installments, paid annually from the April 1 date. The annual interest rate on the loan is 5%, recognized on December 31. (Round answers to the nearest cent, if needed.)

A. Compute the interest recognized as of December 31 in year 1.

B. Compute the principal due in year 1.