The situations presented here are independent of each other. For each situation, prepare the appropriate journal entry for the redemption of the bonds.

a) Pelfer Corporation redeemed $140,000 face value, 9% bonds on April 30, 2014, at 101. The carrying value of the bonds at the redemption date was $126,500. The bonds pay annual interest, and the interest payment due on April 30, 2014, has been made and recorded.

b) Youngman, Inc., redeemed $170,000 face value, 12.5% bonds on June 30, 2014, at 98. The carrying value of the bonds at the redemption date was $184,000. The bonds pay annual interest, and the interest payment due on June 30, 2014, has been made and recorded.