On January 1, 2017, Ann Price loaned $187,825 to Joe Kiger. A zero-interest-bearing note (face amount, $250,000) was exchanged solely for cash; no other rights or privileges were exchanged. The note is to be repaid on December 31, 2019. The prevailing rate of interest for a loan of this type is 10%. The present value of $250,000 at 10% for three years is $187,825. What amount of interest expense should Joe Kiger recognize in 2017? Select one:

a. $25,000
b. $75,000
c. $56,350
d. $18,783

As the inventor of hypertension medication, onesure pharmaceuticals (osp) inc. was able to reap the benefits of economies of scale due to a large consumer demand for the drug. even when competitors later developed similar drugs after the expiry of osp's patents, regular users did not want to switch because they were concerned about possible side effects. which of the following benefits does this scenario best illustrate? a. first-mover advantages b. social benefits c. network externalities d. fringe benefits