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X Ltd issues 500,15% Debentures of Rs100 each on 1st May at a discount of 10% redeemable at a premium of 5% after 4 years. Interest was payable half yearly on 30th June and 31st December. The amount of interest debited to profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March is-

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Rs1,250
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Rs3,750
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Rs5,000
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Rs6,875
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Solution

The correct option is D Rs6,875
Total amount of debentures = 500*100 = Rs. 50,000
Interest at 15% for full year = Rs. 7500
Debentures issued on 1st May. So interest for 11 month from 1st May to 31st March will be debited.
Interest for 11 Months = 7500/12*11 = Rs.6875

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