A company issues 1,500 debentures of Rs 200 each at 96% of face value. What amount is credited to the Debentures Account?
Answer
Rs 2,88,000
The correct answer is Rs 2,88,000 — The amount obtained is the credit to the Debentures Account.
Step-by-step solution
- Calculate the issue price per debenture: 96% of Rs 200 = 0.96 200 = Rs 192.
- Multiply the issue price by the number of debentures: 1,500 192 = Rs 2,88,000.
- The amount obtained is the credit to the Debentures Account.
Common mistake: Multiplying face value instead of issue price
Concept tested: Issue of debentures at discount
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