Question : The underwriters were to be paid a commission of Rs. 48,000. 25% of the amount was paid to them in cash and the balance was paid by the issue of Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 10% to be redeemed at par. Number of debentures issued will be ____________.
Option 1: 480 Debentures
Option 2: 400 Debentures
Option 3: 360 Debentures
Option 4: 280 Debentures
Correct Answer:
400 Debentures
Solution : Answer = 400 Debentures
Number of debentures = $\frac{Rs. 48,000 – Rs. 12,000 \text{(cash paid)}}{90}$
= $\frac{Rs. 36,000}{90}$ = 400 debentures.
Hence, the correct option is 2.