Question : X Ltd. invited applications for 50,000 shares of Rs.10 each at 10% premium, payable on Rs.3 on application, Rs.3 on allotment and balance amount on first and final call Applications were received for 1,20,000 shares and shares were allotted on pro-rata basis The excess money received on application was to be adjusted against allotment only. A shareholder who applied for 6,000 shares, could not pay the call money and his shares were accordingly forfeited.
Question:- Excess application money adjusted against the amount due on allotment is _____.
Option 1: Rs. 3,60,000
Option 2: Rs. 1,20,000
Option 3: Rs. 2,10,000
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,10,000
Solution : Answer = Rs. 2,10,000
The excess amount is adjusted at the time of allotment = 70,000 (1,20,000 - 50,000) X Rs.3 = Rs.2,10,000.