Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

The following amounts were payable on the issue of shares:
₹3 on application,
₹3 on the allotment,
₹2 on the first call, and
₹2 on the final call.

X holding 500 shares paid only application and allotment money whereas Y holding 400 shares did not pay the final call. How much amount is not paid by X?

Options:

₹1,000

₹3,000

₹2,200

₹2,000

Correct Answer:

₹2,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- ₹2000.

X holds 500 shares
Not pay the first and final call means (2+2) = ₹ 4
Amount not paid by X = 500 X 4
                                  = ₹2,000