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. took over Assets of ₹6,00,000 and Liabilities of ₹40,000 of XYZ Ltd. at an agreed value of ₹6,30,000. ABC Ltd. issued 10% Debentures of ₹100 each at a discount of 10% to XYZ Ltd. in full satisfaction of the purchase price. ABC Ltd. writes off any capital losses incurred during a year, at the end of that financial year.

How much discount was given to XYZ Ltd on the issue of debentures?

Options:

₹40,000

₹45,000

₹70,000

₹75,000

Correct Answer:

₹70,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- ₹70,000.

Nominal value of debenture = ₹100
Discount is 10% i.e. 100 X 10/100
                             = ₹10
Issue price = 100-10
                  = ₹90
No of debenture issued = Purchase consideration/ issue price
                                      = 6,30,000/90
                                      = 7,000

Discount = 7000 X 10
              = ₹70,000