Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
A company forfeited 2000 shares of ₹10 each on which ₹7 has been called up and ₹5 has been paid. Out of these 1500 shares are reissued for ₹9 as fully paid. How much amount is forfeited by the company?
Options:
₹9000
₹10000
₹6500
₹7500
Correct Answer:
₹10000
Explanation:
2000 SHARES x 5 = ₹10000(Received amount) that will go to share forfeiture account.