Six years ago, a company issued $500,000 of 6%, eight-year bonds at a price of 95. The current carrying value is $493,750. The company retired 50% of the bonds by buying them on the open market at a price of 102 and half. What is the amount of gain or loss on retirement of these bonds?

		$9,375 gain
		$9,350 loss
		$9,375 loss
		$8,350 gain