Question: On January 1. 2019, two years before maturity. Easton Company retires $400.000 of its 8.5% bonds payable at the current market price of 102

On January 1. 2019, two years before maturity. Easton Company retires $400.000  

On January 1. 2019, two years before maturity. Easton Company retires $400.000 of its 8.5% bonds payable at the current market price of 102 (102% of the bond face amount, or $400.000 x 1.02 = $408.000). The bond book value on January 1, 2019 is $397.000 reflecting an unamortized discount of $3,000. Bond interest is presently fully paid and recorded up to the date of retirement. What is the gain or loss on retirement of these bonds?

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