When a $801,000 Building Is Depreciated for Tax Purposes (By

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Multiple Choice

When a $801,000 building is depreciated for tax purposes (by the straight-line method) , its value y after x months of use is given by . How many months will it be before the building is fully depreciated (that is, its value is $0) ? ​

• A)36 months
• B)356 months
• C)4 months
• D)28 months
• E)280 months

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