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X Limited forfeited a share of Rs. 10 on which Rs. 8 is called-up and Rs. 6 is paid and forfeited. By what amount, share capital account will be debited?

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✅ Correct Option: 3

On forfeiture, Share Capital A/c is always debited with the amount called up, not the amount received or the face value. Called-up money is Rs. 8Rs.\ 8, so Share Capital A/c is debited by Rs. 8Rs.\ 8, with Rs. 6Rs.\ 6 credited to Forfeiture and Rs. 2Rs.\ 2 to Calls in Arrears.

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