Answer:
The correct answer is "43,000".
Explanation:
The given values are:
Carrying amount,
= $4060000
Face value,
= $3900000
Now,
For June 30, 2021, the Interest expense will be:
= 
= 
For June 30, 2021, the cash interest will be:
= 
= 
Now,
On June 30, 2021, the premium's amortization will be:
= Interest expense - Cash interest
= 
= 
On retirement, the cash paid will be:
= 
= 
On June 30, 2021, the less carrying amount will be:
= Carrying amount - amortization
= 
= 
Then,
The loss on retirement as well as ignoring taxes will be:
= Cash paid - less carrying amount
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