The Titan retires a $24.7 million bond issue when the carrying value of the bonds is $21.9 million, but the market value of the bonds is $28.1 million. The entry to record the retirement will include:   Multiple Choice   A credit of $6.2 million to a gain account.   No gain or loss on retirement.   A credit to cash for $21.9 million.   A debit of $6.2 million to a loss account.

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The Titan retires a $24.7 million bond issue when the carrying value of the bonds is $21.9 million, but the market value of the bonds is $28.1 million. The entry to record the retirement will include:

 

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    A credit of $6.2 million to a gain account.

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    No gain or loss on retirement.

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    A credit to cash for $21.9 million.

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    A debit of $6.2 million to a loss account.

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