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Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below and rewrite the sentence :
Nominal value of shares allotted to the public is called _____________ capital.

Options

  •  authorised

  • reserve

  • paid up

  • subscribed

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Solution

Nominal value of shares allotted to the public is called subscribed capital.

Explanation: Shares applied by the public and allotted to the public by a company are referred to as shares subscribed. Therefore, the nominal value of shares allotted to the public is termed as subscribed capital.

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Chapter 10: Company Accounts Part - 1 (Accounting for Shares) - Exercise 3 [Page 350]

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Micheal Vaz Book Keeping and Accountancy [English] 12 Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 10 Company Accounts Part - 1 (Accounting for Shares)
Exercise 3 | Q 1 | Page 350

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