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Alfa Ltd. invited applications for 50,000 equity shares of \rupee10 each at a premium of 30\%. The whole amount was payable on application. Applications were received for 2,50,000 shares. The company decided to allot the shares on a pro-rata basis to all the applicants. The amount refunded by the company was:

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In pro-rata allotments, the excess money received for shares not allotted is refunded to the applicants at the full application price.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • \rupee32,50,000
  • \rupee15,60,000
  • \rupee39,00,000
  • \rupee26,00,000
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The Correct Option is A

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Total shares applied for: 2,50,000. Total shares allotted: 50,000. Excess applications: 2,00,000 (2,50,000 - 50,000). Amount per share: ₹13 (₹10 face value + ₹3 premium). Total refund amount: ₹26,00,000 (2,00,000 excess shares × ₹13 per share).
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