GCE Commerce 1989 Question 77

Question 77

Business Calculations

Use the following information to answer Questions 76-78: A company had an authorized share capital of N30,000. It offered applicants N20,000 share capital out of which the company collected N15,000.
What was the paid-up capital?

  1. A.N35,000
  2. B.N30,000
  3. C.N20,000
  4. D.N15,000
  5. E.N5,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (N15,000)

Explanation

Paid-up capital is the money actually received from shareholders: N15,000.