Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

A Ltd. purchased a machinery for ₹ 1,80,000 for which it is paying by issue of shares of 100 Rs. each at 20% premium. How many shares will be issued as consideration. ?

Options:

₹2500

₹2000

₹1500

₹3000

Correct Answer:

₹1500

Explanation:

Shares issued as consideration = 180000/(100+20)
                                                  = 1,80,000/120
                                                  = 1500