Question

A company has bonds outstanding with a par value of $100,000. The unamortized discount on these bonds is $4,500. The company retired these bonds by buying them on the open market at 97. What is the gain or loss on this retirement?
A. $0 gain or loss
B. $1,500 gain
C. $1,500 loss
D. $3,000 gain
E. $3,000 loss

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