Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the following question.

ACD Ltd. was registered with a nominal capital of 30,000 shares of ₹10 each, Out of which 20,000 shares were offered to the public. The amount payable is ₹3 per share on the application, ₹4 per share on the allotment, and ₹3 per share on the first and final call. 19,000 shares are subscribed by the public which is allotted to them. All shareholders pay the full amount except a shareholder Ram who hold 1,000 shares not pay the final call.

What is the authorized capital of the company?

Options:

₹3,00,000

₹3,50,000

₹2,00,000

₹2,50,000

Correct Answer:

₹3,00,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- ₹3,00,000.

Authorised capital = 30,000 shares X 10
                           = ₹3,00,000