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A company issues 1,500 debentures of Rs 200 each at 96% of face value. What amount is credited to the Debentures Account?

easy 1 mark Class 12 · Accountancy · Accounting for Debentures
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

  1. Calculate the issue price per debenture: 96% of Rs 200 = 0.96 200 = Rs 192.
  2. Multiply the issue price by the number of debentures: 1,500 192 = Rs 2,88,000.
  3. 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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