In order to determine the amount of gain or loss on the bond, calculate the carrying value of the bond
Step 1:-
Carrying value of the bond = Par value - Unamortized discount
Carrying value of the bond = $100,000 - $2,000
Carrying value of the bond = $98,000
Step 2:-
Retirement price of the bond = Par Value * 103%
Retirement price of the bond = $100,000 * 103%
Retirement price of the bond = $103,000
Step 3:-
Gain/loss on retirement = Retirement Price - Carrying value
=$103,000 - $98,000
Gain/Loss on Retirement = 5,000 Loss on retirement
Since the retirement value is higher than the carrying value of the bond, the bond has been retiredat a loss.
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