Paper Corporation holds 80 percent of the voting shares of Scissor Company. On January 1, 20X8, Scissor purchased $100,000 par value 12 percent first mortgage bonds of Paper from Cruse for $115,000. Paper originally issued the bonds to Cruse on January 1, 20X6, for $110,000. The bonds have an 8-year maturity from the date of issue. Scissor's reported net income of $65,000 for 20X8, and Paper reported income (excluding income from ownership of Scissor's stock) of $90,000.Based on the information given above, what gain or loss on the retirement of bonds should be reported in the 20X8 consolidated income statement?

A. $6,250 gain
B. $7,500 loss
C. $7,500 gain
D. $6,250 loss


Answer: B

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