When a debt is retired on the maturity date,a loss occurs if the market rate of interest increased subsequent to the issue of the bond.

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When a debt is retired on the maturity date, the company pays back the face value of the bond, regardless of changes in market interest rates. The market rate's changes affect the bond's market value during its life but do not impact the amount repaid at maturity.

When a Debt Is Retired on the Maturity Date,a Loss