Question : There were contingent liabilities from B/R received from Ashok for Rs 40,000 and discounted with the bank. Ashok became insolvent, and 75 paise in rupee were received from his estate. How much amount will be debited/credited to realization?
Option 1: Debit Rs 20,000, Credit Rs 15,000
Option 2: Credit Rs 20,000, debit Rs 15000
Option 3: Debit Rs 40,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Debit Rs 20,000, Credit Rs 15,000
Solution :
Answer =
Debit Rs 20,000, Credit Rs 15,000
Realisation a/c......Dr 20,000
To Bank a/c 20,000
(amount paid to bank)
Bank a/c..........Dr 15,000
To Realisation a/c 15,000
(40,000×75%)
Hence, the correct option is 1.