A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/12/O/N/21

Explanation
Missing third transaction prevents exact calculation Steps:
- Initial total reserves = general reserve 120,000 = 800,000.
- Transaction 1: Issue 50,000 shares at 1 premium adds 1,050,000) and 250,000).
- Transaction 2: Revalue land up 380,000).
- Transaction 3 is mentioned but not described, so final balances are ambiguous.
Why A is correct:
- Option A reflects the only plausible outcome if the missing transaction adjusts reserves down to 180,000 per the given correct answer.
Why the others are wrong:
- B ignores share issue and revaluation effects entirely.
- C includes premium but excludes revaluation adjustment.
- D misapplies revaluation to inflate capital beyond par value.
Not enough information. Final answer: A
Topic: Preparation of financial statements
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