French Co Ltd Has a Machine with the Following Characteristics

question 13

Multiple Choice

French Co Ltd has a machine with the following characteristics: A more technically advanced machine is expected to be available in 8 years.
It is expected to continue operating efficiently for the next 13 years.
The product that the machine is used to produce is expected to have a viable market for the next 6 years.
What is the period of time that should be used as the useful life of the asset for the purpose of calculating depreciation?

• A) 8 years.
• B) 6 years.
• C) 13 years.
• D) 9 years.
• E) None of the given answers.

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