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King Company issued bonds with a face amount of $1,600,000 in 2015. As of January 1, 2020, the balance in Discount on Bonds Payable is $4,800. At that time, King redeemed the bonds at 102. Assuming that no interest is payable, make the entry to record the redemption. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

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Answer:

Dr Bonds payable 1,600,000

Dr Loss on redemption of bonds 36,800

Cr Cash 1,632,000

Cr Discount on bonds payable 4,800

Step-by-step explanation:

Loss/gain on redemption of bonds = carrying value - cash paid = ($1,600,000 - $4,800) - $1,632,000 = $1,595,200 - $1,632,000 = -$36,800 loss

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