Federal Express Bought Material Handling Equipment for Its Hub Operations

question 29

Multiple Choice

Federal Express bought material handling equipment for its hub operations that cost $180,000. Using the MACRS, what is the depreciation expense in year 3 (using a five-year class) ?

• A)$15,360
• B)$40,000
• C)$43,560
• D)$34,560
• E)None of these

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