Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the following question.

ABC Ltd. issued 20,000, 6% debentures of ₹100 each at a discount of 4% redeemable at a premium of 5% after 3 years from 1st April 2017. The amount payable on the application is ₹50 and the balance on the allotment. The company has a balance of ₹50,000 in securities premium reserve and ₹1,00,000 in the capital reserve. Profit earned by the company in the year is ₹75,000.

What is the discount per debenture?

Options:

₹10

₹6

₹5

₹4

Correct Answer:

₹4

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- ₹4.

Face value of debenture = ₹100
Discount is 4%
Discount per debenture = 100 x 4/100
                                       = ₹4