Based on following case, answer question :
A Ltd issued 2000, 10% debenture of ₹100 each on April 1, 2019 at a discount of 10% redeemable at a premium of 10% after five years. Company purchased assets of the book value of ₹ 2,20,000 from B Ltd. at book value and agreed to make payment of purchase consideration by issuing another 2000, 10% Debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 10% on above mentioned date only.
Calculate interest on Debenture for year 2019 - 20 from the above given information:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) - ₹ 40,000.
A Ltd issued 2000, 10% debenture of ₹100 each on April 1, 2019.
Interest = 2,00,000 x 10/100
= 20,000
2000, 10% Debentures of ₹100 each issued for purchase of assets.
Interest = 2,00,000 x 10/100
= 20,000
Total interest = 20,000 + 20,000
= 40,000