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question 145

Multiple Choice

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Salem Co.has outstanding $100 million of 7% bonds,due in 7 years,and callable at 104.The bonds were issued at par and are selling today at a market price of 94.
-If Salem Co.retires $10 million of these bonds by purchasing them from bondholders at current market price,the company will report:

• A)A $600,000 gain.
• B)A $500,000 loss.
• C)A $700,000 gain.
• D)Neither gains nor losses are recognized on early retirements of debt.

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