Answer:
The journal entry which is to be recorded for the first installment payment on the note is shown below:
Explanation:
The journal entry is as on December 31, 2015
 Interest Expense A/c.................Dr  $4,500
Notes Payable A/c.......................Dr  $20,881
       Cash A/c..............................Cr  $25,381
Working Note:
Interest expense = Borrowed amount × 5%
= $90,000  × 5%
= $4,500
Note Payable = Cash - Interest expense
= $25,381 - $4,500
= $20,881