Doty amortizes discounts premiums and bond issue costs


Question - On January 1, 2011, Doty Co. redeemed its 15-year bonds of $2,500,000 par value for 102. They were originally issued on January 1, 1999 at 98 with a maturity date of January 1, 2014. The bond issue costs relating to this transaction were $150,000. Doty amortizes discounts, premiums, and bond issue costs using the straight-line method. What amount of loss should Doty recognize on the redemption of these bonds? (Ignore taxes.)

$90,000

$60,000

$50,000

$0

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