Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

X Limited Issued 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each payable Rs. 40 on application and Rs. 60 on allotment. The public applied for 14,000 debentures. Applications for 9,000 debentures were accepted in full; applications for 2,000 debentures were allotted 1,000 debentures and the remaining applications, were rejected. All money was duly received. 12% Debenture Application A/c will be credited with -

Options:

Rs. 4,00,000

Rs. 5,60,000

Rs. 4,40,000

Rs. 6,00,000

Correct Answer:

Rs. 5,60,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Rs. 5,60,000

The initial journal entry to record the receipt of application money is:

Bank A/c   Dr.5,60,000
To 12% Debenture Application A/c  Cr.5,60,000
(Receipt of application money on 14,000 debentures)
 
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