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A-LevelAccountingCompany AccountsMay/June 2019Paper 1 Q161 Mark

The following balances are extracted from the books of J Limited. | | 30 April 2019 $ | 30 April 2018 $ | |:---|:---|:---| | ordinary shares of $0.50 each | 700 000 | 500 000 | | share premium | 90 000 | 50 000 | How many ordinary shares have been issued during the year ended 30 April 2019?

A200 000
B240 000
C400 000
D480 000

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting (9706) May/June 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Company Accounts and is worth 1 mark.

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