6000 debentures were discharged by issuing Equity Shares of Rs. 10 eac...
The number of equity shares issued will be 5,000.
We can find the number by following the steps given below-
We know that the amount of premium is calculated on the face value of the share.
Amount of premium=20% of the face value of a share
=20% of Rs. 10
=20×10/100
=Rs.2
So, the value per equity share= Face value of share+ amount of premium
=10+2
= Rs.12
Amount to be raised by issuing debentures= Number of debentures× face value of debentures
=6000×10
= Rs.60,000
Now, we know that the debentures were discharged and this amount is to be raised by issues equity shares.
So, the number of shares to be issued will be calculated by dividing the amount to be raised by the value per equity share
Number of equity shares= Amount to be raised by issuing shares/ Value per share
=60,000/12
=5,000
Therefore, the number of equity shares issued will be 5,000.