Materials Ltd. purchases inventory on 1 April 20X7 and agrees to pay the vendor $250,000 on 31 March 20X9, plus annual interest at 2% each 31 March. The market interest rate for similar term and security is 7%. Assume also that the inventory does not have a readily determinable market value.

Required:
1. Calculate the present value of the note payable.
2. Prepare a table that shows the balance of the note payable and interest expense over the life of the note.