The following instalment payment schedule is for an instalment note payable:

Instructions
(a) Is this a fixed principal or blended payment schedule?
(b) What is the interest rate on the note?
(c) Prepare the journal entry to record the first instalment payment.
(d) What are the non-current and current portions of the note at December 31, 2018?

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Interest Period Cash Payment Inerst ExpenseReduction of PrincipalPrincipal Balance Jan. 1, 2017 Jan. 1, 2018 Jan. 1, 2019 Jan. 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2022 $23,097 23,097 23,097 23,097 23,097 $5,000 4,095 3,145 2,147 1,100 $18,097 19,002 19,952 20,950 21,999 $100,000 81,903 62,901 42,949 21,999