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For each independent situation below, prepare the appropriate journal entry for the retirement.

a) Noble Corporation retired $130,000 face value, 12% bonds on June 30, 2018, at a price of 102. The carrying (book) value of the bonds at the retirement date was $107,500. The bonds pay semiannual interest and the interest payment due on June 30, 2018, has been made and recorded.

b) Vargas, Inc. retired $150,000 face value, 12.5% bonds on June 30, 2018 at a price of 96. The carrying (book) value of the bonds at the redemption date was $151,000. The bonds pay semi-annual interest and the interest payment due on June 30, 2018, has been made and recorded.