The Depreciation Method That Does Not Base the Expense on the Passage

question 106

Multiple Choice

The depreciation method that does not base the expense on the passage of time but on the level of use is:

• A) units-of-production.
• B) straight-line.
• C) modified accelerated cost recovery.
• D) double declining-balance.

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