JAMB Principles of Accounts 2000 Question 29

Question 29

Company Accounts

Use the information below to answer questions 28 and 29.
Maro Merchant Bank Plc is to issue 500,000 ordinary shares of 50k each at ₦3.00 per share. Applications were received for 1,550,000 shares fully paid, 1,250,000 shares are to be issued on a pro rata basis and excess subscriptions were dishonoured and refunds made.
What will be the number of shares to be issued to a subscriber who applied for 30,000 shares?

  1. A.20,000
  2. B.18,000
  3. C.15,000
  4. D.12,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (12,000.)

Explanation

500,000 shares go to the 1,250,000 pro-rata applications: 40%. 40% × 30,000 = 12,000 shares.