Chang Industries Has Bonds Outstanding with a Par Value of $200,000

question 8

Multiple Choice

Chang Industries has bonds outstanding with a par value of $200,000 and a carrying value of $203,000. If the company calls these bonds at a price of $201,000, the gain or loss on retirement is:

• A) $1,000 loss.
• B) $3,000 gain.
• C) $2,000 loss.
• D) $2,000 gain.
• E) $1,000 gain.

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