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WAEC Commerce 1999 Question 13

Question 13

Business Calculations

A Public Limited Company whose nominal capital is made up of 400,000 ordinary shares of 50k each, decided to issue 50% of it to the public and realised only 50% of the amount due.
What is the paid up capital?

  1. A.N50,000.00
  2. B.N100,000.00
  3. C.N150,000.00
  4. D.N200,000.00
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (N50,000.00)

Explanation

Issued: 200,000 shares × 50k = N100,000 due; only 50% was received, so paid-up capital = N50,000.