M Ltd. acquired all the shares of N Ltd. as on 1st January, 2015 for a price

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M Ltd. acquired all the shares of N Ltd. as on 1st January, 2015 for a price of ₹ 7,35,000. The following are the summarised Balance Sheets on 31st December, 2015:

The balance in the Profit and Loss Account of N Ltd. as on 1st January, 2015 was ₹ 1,50,000, a dividend of 10% having been paid during the year in respect of 2014. Plant is to be revalued at ₹ 2,40,000 on 1st January, 2015. Depreciation at 10% has been charged in 2015. The balance in the General Reserve on 1st January, 2015 was ₹ 22,500. Creditors of M Ltd. include ₹ 45,000 for purchases from N Ltd. on which the latter Company made a profit of ₹ 12,750. Stock of M Ltd. includes ₹ 15,000 at cost purchased from N Ltd. as part of ₹ 45,000 purchases. Profit and Loss Account of M Ltd. include dividend received from subsidiary. Prepare a Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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