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Question : On 1st April, 2014, a Limited Company issued debentures of the face value of Rs. 5,00,000 at a discount of 6%. The debentures were repayable in 5 years by annual drawings of Rs. 1,00,000 made on 31st March each year. 

Question:- Amount of discount to be written off at the end of 5th year 
 

Option 1: Rs 2,000
 

Option 2: Rs 1,600

Option 3: Rs 1,200
 

Option 4: Rs 400


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Rs 400


Solution : Answer = Rs 400 

Year  Amount Outstanding Ratio Discount (written–off)       
MARCH 31, 2015 5,00,000    5   5/15X6000= 2000 
MARCH 31 2016 4,00,000   4 4/15X6000=1600
March 31, 2017  3,00,000   3 3/15X6000= 1200
March 31, 2018   2,00,000   2  2/15X6000= 800      
March 312019   1,00,000 1 1/15X6000=400     

Hence, the correct option is 4.



                 
               
        
          

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