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Universal Ltd. took over machinery of ₹ 3,30,000, furniture of ₹ 1,60,000 and liabilities of ₹ 80,000 from Amol Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 4,50,000. The payment to Amol Ltd. was made by issue of 10% Debentures of ₹ 50 each at a discount of 10%. The number of debentures issued to Amol Ltd. was:

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When debentures are issued at discount:
  • Issue Price = Face Value - Discount
  • Number of Debentures = Purchase Consideration ÷ Issue Price
Always use the issue price (not face value) to calculate the number of debentures when issued at discount or premium.
  • 1,000
  • 4,500
  • 45,000
  • 10,000
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The Correct Option is D

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