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    • Question

      On 31 March 2025, XYZ Ltd. declares a final dividend of

      ₹5 per share on 10 lakh shares. The company’s policy is to transfer 10% of current year profits to general reserve before declaring dividends. If profit after tax for FY 25 is ₹8 crore, compute the transfer to reserve and dividend payable (excluding DDT).
      A ₹90 lakh to reserve; ₹50 lakh dividend Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B ₹80 lakh to reserve; ₹5 crore dividend Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C ₹80 lakh to reserve; ₹50 lakh dividend Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D ₹8 lakh to reserve; ₹5 crore dividend Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      • Transfer to reserve = 10% × ₹8 crore = ₹80 lakh. • Dividend = ₹5 × 10 lakh shares = ₹50 lakh.

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