The balance sheet of Rays Corporation as of December 31, 2022, included 10.25% bonds having

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The balance sheet of Rays Corporation as of December 31, 2022, included 10.25% bonds having a face amount of $300 million. The bonds had been issued in 2015 and had a remaining discount of $12 million at December 31, 2022. On January 1, 2023, Rays called the bonds before their scheduled maturity at the call price of 102. What is the entry for the gain or loss on early extinguishment?

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Debit of $18,000,000

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