On 30th June, 2018, two-third of the shares of S Ltd. (with total capital of ₹48,00,000) was acquired by H Ltd. The balance sheet of S Ltd. showed a debit balance ₹24,00,000 on 1st January, 2018 and a credit balance of ₹

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On 30th June, 2018, two-third of the shares of S Ltd. (with total capital of ₹48,00,000) was acquired by H Ltd. The balance sheet of S Ltd. showed a debit balance ₹24,00,000 on 1st January, 2018 and a credit balance of ₹14,40,000 on 31st December, 2018. The investment by H Ltd. in shares of S Ltd. is ₹36,00,000. Calculate the "cost of control" in this acquisition :
(A) ₹7,20,000
(B) ₹6,20,000
(C) ₹3,60,000
(D) ₹1,80,000

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Corporate Accounting

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