Multiple choice

1000 shares of Rs. 10 each issued at par were forfeited for the non payment of the final call of Rs. 2 per share. These were re-issued @ Rs. 8 per share fully paid up. The profit on re-issue was

  1. Rs. 8, 000

  2. Rs. 6, 000

  3. Rs. 4, 000

  4. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Balance in Call Arrears A/c            = rs 2000 Amount received on re-issue         = Rs 8000 (8*1000) Amount of Profit on re-Issue           = 8000-2000 = Rs 6000