What amount should be reported as gain from extinguishment of debt in the 2020 income statement?

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During 2020, Dream Company experienced financial difficulties and is likely to default on a P5,000,000, 15% three-year note dated January 1, 2018, payable to Star Bank.  On December 31, 2020, the bank agreed to settle the note and unpaid interest of P750,000 for P4,000,000 cash payable on January 31, 2017.  What amount should be reported as gain from extinguishment of debt in the 2020 income statement?
 
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1,000,000
2,250,000
1,750,000
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