CBSE 2025, Set 2

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(a) Venus Ltd. took over assets of ₹ 10,00,000 and liabilities of ₹ 2,00,000 of Pluto Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 7,50,000. Venus Ltd. issued 8% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 25% in full satisfaction of purchase consideration.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Venus Ltd.

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The correct answer is Subjective. **Books of Venus Ltd. - Journal** | Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount (₹) | Cr. Amount (₹) | |---|---|---|---|---| | | Assets A/c ...Dr.     To Liabilities A/c     To Pluto Ltd.     To Capital Reserve A/c (Balancing figure) (Assets and liabilities of Pluto Ltd. taken over) | | 10,00,000 | 2,00,000 7,50,000 50,000 | | | Pluto Ltd. ...Dr.     To 8% Debentures A/c     To Securities Premium A/c (Issue of 6,000 debentures at a premium of 25%) | | 7,50,000 | 6,00,000 1,50,000 | *Working Note: Number of Debentures to be issued = Purchase Consideration / Issue Price = 7,50,000 / 125 = 6,000 Debentures.*

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