Wall Co. leased office premises to Fox, Inc. for a five-year term beginning January 2, 20x9. Under the terms of the operating lease, rent for the first year is P8,000 and rent for years 2 through 5 is P12,500 per annum. However, as an inducement to enter the lease, Wall granted Fox the first six months of the lease rent-free. In its December 31, 20x9, balance sheet, what amount should Fox report as rent payable?

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Wall Co. leased office premises to Fox, Inc. for a five-year term beginning January 2, 20x9. Under the terms of the operating lease, rent for the first year is P8,000 and rent for years 2 through 5 is P12,500 per annum. However, as an inducement to enter the lease, Wall granted Fox the first six months of the lease rent-free. In its December 31, 20x9, balance sheet, what amount should Fox report as rent payable?

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