Answer:
Dr Bonds payable 240,000
Cr Cash 230,400
Cr Gain on bond retirement 9,600
Explanation:
The face value of the bonds was $240,000 and that is the amount of the bonds payable that must be debited. The price of the bond = $240,000 x 0.96 = $230,400. The amount which the company gains for early retirement = $240,000 - $230,400 = $9,600