Omega Limited, a listed company acquires assets worth ₹7,50,000 from Alpha Limited and issue shares of ₹10 each at a premium of 25%. The number of shares to be issued by Omega Ltd., to settle the purchase consideration w

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Omega Limited, a listed company acquires assets worth ₹7,50,000 from Alpha Limited and issue shares of ₹10 each at a premium of 25%. The number of shares to be issued by Omega Ltd., to settle the purchase consideration will be —
(A) 60,000
(B) 75,000
(C) 1,00,000
(D) 1,25,000.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Correct answer: (A) 60,000. Issue price = 10×1.25 = 12.50; shares issued = 7,50,000/12.50 = 60,000.

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