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 March 31, 2015.
Option 1: Rs. 3,000
Option 2: Rs. 1,600
Option 3: Rs. 2,000
Option 4: Rs. 5,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,000
Solution : Answer = Rs. 2,000
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 3.