Question : Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follow:
On 1st April, 2019, Sunshine Ltd. issued Rs. 10,00,000, 15% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at 8% discount payable:
Rs. 40 on application, and
The balance on allotment.
These debentures were to be redeemed at a premium of 5% after five years. All the debentures were subscribed for by the public.
Interest on these debentures was to be paid half-yearly which was duly paid by the company.
Question:- Which of the following statements is correct?
Option 1: Debentures allotment account will be debited by Rs. 5,20,000
Option 2: Debentures allotment account will be debited by Rs. 6,00,000
Option 3: Debentures allotment account will be debited by Rs. 5,50,000
Option 4: Debentures allotment account will be credited by Rs. 6,00,000
Correct Answer: Debentures allotment account will be debited by Rs. 5,20,000
Solution : Answer = Debentures allotment account will be debited by Rs. 5,20,000
Debentures allotment account will be credited by = Rs. 5,20,000 (10,000 Debentures X Rs. 52 (60 - 8)).
Hence, the correct option is 1.