James Purchased a New Business Asset (Three-Year Personalty) on July

question 4

Multiple Choice

James purchased a new business asset (three-year personalty) on July 23, 2018, at a cost of $40,000. James takes additional first-year depreciation but does not elect Section 179 expense on the asset. Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2018.

• A) $8,333
• B) $26,666
• C) $33,333
• D) $40,000
• E) None of the above

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Quantity Supplied

How much of a product or service that sellers are willing and able to transact at a given price level.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded; it is the price that clears the market.

Surplus

A surplus refers to the amount by which the quantity supplied of a product or service exceeds the quantity demanded, often resulting in a decrease in prices.

Shortage

A market condition where the demand for a good exceeds its supply at a specific price, often leading to price increases.