When debentures are issued at a discount, the company receives less than the face value, but the liability recorded is at face value.
Given information:
- Machinery cost = Rs. 1,98,000
- Face value per debenture = Rs. 100
- Discount = 10%
Calculating issue price per debenture:
Discount amount = 10% of Rs. 100 = Rs. 10
Issue price per debenture = Face value - Discount
= Rs. 100 - Rs. 10 = Rs. 90
Calculating number of debentures:
Since the machinery worth Rs. 1,98,000 needs to be paid through these debentures issued at Rs. 90 each:
Number of debentures = Issue price per debentureTotal payment to be made
= 901,98,000
= 2,200 debentures
Note: The 12% mentioned refers to the interest rate on debentures and doesn't affect the calculation of number of debentures to be issued. The supplier will receive 2,200 debentures with a total face value of Rs. 2,20,000, though the actual consideration is Rs. 1,98,000.
Correct Option: 4