Question 43
Purchase of BusinessA business whose assets consisted of stock N15,000 and debtors N8,000 was bought by issuing 20,000 ordinary shares of N1 each at a premium of 20 percent.
The purchase consideration was
- A.N24,000
- B.N23,000
- C.N20,000
- D.N15,000
- E.N8,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (N24,000)
Explanation
20,000 shares × N1.20 = N24,000.