Question : On 1st April 2013, a Limited Co. issued 7,000 debentures of Rs.200 each at a discount of 5%. Debentures were to be redeemed at the end of seven years at par. The amount of Discount to be written off at the end of the fifth year will be _______.
Option 1: Rs. 70,000
Option 2: Rs. 20,000
Option 3: Rs. 10,000
Option 4: Rs. 50,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 10,000
Solution : Answer = Rs. 10,000
Discount on issue of Debentures = Rs.14,00,000 x 5%= Rs.70,000.
Amount of Discount written off each year Rs Rs.70,000/7= Rs.10,000.
Amount of discount to be written off at the end of 5th year Rs.10,000.
Hence, the correct option is 3.