The following journal entry is recorded in the books of RST Ltd. on issue of debentures: Bank a/c Dr 18,00,000Loss on issue of Debentures a/c Dr 6,00,000To 14% Debentures 20,00,000To Premium on Redemption of Debentures 4,00,000Debentures have been issued at a discount of:
- A5%
- B10%
- C15%
- D30%
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Nominal value of Debentures = 20,00,000.Amount received in Bank = 18,00,000.Discount on issue = 20,00,000 - 18,00,000 = 2,00,000.Loss on issue (6,00,000) = Discount on issue (2,00,000) + Premium on redemption (4,00,000).Discount percentage = .