G Ltd. purchased land and building from H Ltd. at a book value of ₹2,00,000. The consideration was paid by issue of 12% debentures of ₹100 each at a discount of 20%. For this transaction, the debentures account would be

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G Ltd. purchased land and building from H Ltd. at a book value of ₹2,00,000. The consideration was paid by issue of 12% debentures of ₹100 each at a discount of 20%. For this transaction, the debentures account would be credited with —
(A) ₹2,60,000
(B) ₹2,50,000
(C) ₹2,40,000
(D) ₹1,60,000.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Correct answer: (B) ₹2,50,000. Debentures issued at 80 each: face value credited = 2,00,000/0.80 = 2,50,000.

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