Question : Mohar Ltd. forfeited 160 shares of Rs. 10 each on which the holder had paid only the application money of Rs. 2 per share. Out of these, 40 shares were reissued to Gaurav as fully paid for Rs. 9 per share. The gain on reissue Is
Option 1: Rs. 320
Option 2: Rs. 160
Option 3: Rs. 40
Option 4:
None of these
Correct Answer: Rs. 40
Solution : Answer = Rs. 40
Share forfeited account credited by 40 shares X Rs.2 = Rs.80.
Share forfeited account debited by 40 X Re.1 = Rs.40.
Gain on re-issue is Rs.40 (Rs.80 - Rs.40) transferred to Capital Reserve Account.