Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

A company was registered with a nominal capital of ₹3000000 divided into shares of ₹100 each, Out of which 20000 shares were offered to the public. The amount payable was ₹30 per share on the application, ₹40 per share on the allotment, and ₹30 per share on the first and final call. 19500 shares are subscribed by the public which is allotted to them. A shareholder holding 800 shares did not pay the allotment money and further any call.

The authorized capital of the company consists of............. shares.

Options:

10000 

20000

30000

19500

Correct Answer:

30000

Explanation:

The nominal capital of ₹3000000 divided into shares of ₹100 each.
Shares = 3000000 / 100 = 30000 shares