Answer:
option (C) $3,000
Explanation:
Data provided:
Policy duration = 4 years
Policy amount = $12,000
Date on which premium is paid = January 1, 2013
Date on which entry is adjusted = December 31, 2015
Now,
The time passed between January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015 = 3 years
Therefore,
Amount to be recognized as insurance exp. on December 31, 2015
= [tex]\$12,000\times\frac{\textup{Time elapsed}}{\textup{Total policy duration}}[/tex]
= [tex]\$12,000\times\frac{\textup{3}}{\textup{4}}[/tex]
= $9,000
Thus,
The balance in the prepaid insurance account = $12,000 - $9,000 = $3,000
Hence,
The correct answer is option (C) $3,000
