Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

Read the following information and answer the questions:

On 1st April 2013, a company made an issue of 10,000, 9% debentures of ₹ 100 each at ₹92 per debenture. The terms of issue provided for redemption of 2,000 debentures every year starting from 31st March 2016, either by conversion into equity shares of ₹20 each or by drawn of lot at par at companies option. On 31st March 2016 Company's redeemed 2,000, 9% debentures by converting them into equity shares of ₹20 each.

The amount of discount on issue of debentures:

Options:

₹ 80,000

₹ 9,600

₹ 6,400

₹ 8,000

Correct Answer:

₹ 80,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- ₹80000.

No of debentures = 10000
Face value = ₹100 each
Discount = 100- 92
             = ₹8

Total discount = 10000 x 8
                     = ₹80000