Sure Company Purchased a Machine on January 1, 20A, at a Cash

question 82

Multiple Choice

Sure Company purchased a machine on January 1, 20A, at a cash cost of $12,000. The estimated useful life is 10 years, and the estimated residual value is $3,000. The company will use the declining-balance method based on a 150 percent acceleration rate. What will be the depreciation expense for the second year?

• A) $1,800
• B) $900
• C) $1,350
• D) $1,530

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