Axlon Company issues $10,000,000 face value of bonds at 96 on January 1, 2006. The bonds are dated January 1, 2006, pay interest semiannually at 8%…

Axlon Company issues $10,000,000 face value of bonds at 96 on January 1, 2006. The bonds are dated January 1, 2006, pay interest semiannually at 8% on June 30 and December 31, and mature in 10 years. Straight-line amortization is used for discounts and premiums. On September 1, 2009, $6,000,000 of the bonds are called at 102 plus accrued interest. What gain or loss would be recognized on the called bonds on September 1, 2009? A. $600,000 loss b. $272,000 loss c. $360,000 loss d. $453,333 loss Goebel Company issues $5,000,000 face value of bonds at 96 on January 1, 2006. The bonds are dated January 1, 2006, pay interest semiannually at 8% on June 30 and December 31, and mature in 10 years. Straight-line amortization is used for discounts and premiums. On September 1, 2009, $3,000,000 of the bonds are called at 102 plus accrued interest. What gain or loss would be recognized on the called bonds on September 1, 2009? A. $300,000 loss b. $136,000 loss c. $180,000 loss d. $226,667 l

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