Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

Suvidha Ltd. was on the verge of expansion. It was requiring ₹40 lakhs for modernisation of its Machinery. It decided to issue Rs.30 lakhs, 7% debentures to public for cash and to borrow ₹10 lakhs from SBI Bank as long term loan, with a condition from SBI to issue ₹12 lakhs. 7% debentures as a subsidiary security besides the primary security, to which the company agreed. The face value of 7% debenture was ₹100.

Select the number of 7% debentures issued to public.

Options:

40,000

30,000

12,000

42,000

Correct Answer:

30,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- 30,000.

Issue Rs.30 lakhs, 7% debentures to public
Face value of 7% debenture was ₹100

Total value = 30 lakhs and face value = 100

No of debentures = 30,00,000/100
                         = 30,000