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The company's paid-up capital is

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Use the following to answer this question.
Industry ltd, issued 100,000 shares at ₦1 each out of its Authorized share capital of ₦200,000 at ₦1 each. At the of the first call, all shareholders paid in full, except for two shareholder who owes ₦20,000.

The company's paid-up capital is

  • A. #70,000
  • B. ₦80,000
  • C. ₦220,000
  • D. ₦120,000
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Paid up capital is the total amount paid up or credited as paid up, on the issued share capital.
From the question above, the issued share capital is ₦100,000 and two of the shareholder owes ₦20,000. Therefore, the paid up is 100,000 - 20,000 = ₦80,000.


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