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The Unissued capital of the company is

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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 Unissued capital of the company is

  • A.
    ₦310,000
  • B.
    ₦200,000
  • C.
    ₦210,000
  • D.
    ₦100,000
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Unissuer capital is the total amount which has not been issued out on the authorized, nominal or registered capital.
Therefore, unissued capital = Authorized
capital – issued capital which is :
200,000 – 100,000 = ₦100,000