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:- Number of shares allotted to A.

 

Option 1: 2,500

Option 2: 6,000

Option 3: 3,000

Option 4: 2,000


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 2,500


Solution : Answer = 2,500

Number of shares allotted = Number of shares applied X total shares allotted/total shares applied = 6,000 X 50,000/1,20,000 = 2.500.

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