The Big Co

question 154

Multiple Choice

The Big Co.issued $100,000 of bonds for their face value six years ago.This year,it retires the bonds for $105,000.As a result of retiring these bonds,it:

• A)reduces its liabilities by $105,000.
• B)reduces its assets by $100,000.
• C)reports a gain of $5,000.
• D)reports a loss of $5,000.

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