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Tale LTd. has 100,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each and 60,000 5% preference shares of ...

Tale LTd. has 100,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each and 60,000 5% preference shares of ₦1 each. Both were fully paid as shown below,
\(\begin{array}{c|c} & ₦\\ \text{Profit and loss appropriation b/f} & 10,000\\ \text{Net profit for the year} & 6,000\\ \text{Proposed dividend on ordinary shares} & 4,000\\ \text{Interim dividend} & 6,000\\ \text{Goodwill written off} \\ 600\end{array}\)
The authorized capital of Tale Ltd is
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  • A ₦176,000
  • B ₦166,000
  • C ₦160,000
  • D ₦16,000
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:

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