On July 1, 2015, a Machine with a Useful Life

question 118

Multiple Choice

On July 1, 2015, a machine with a useful life of five years and a residual value of $4,000 was purchased for $20,000.Under straight-line depreciation, what is the depreciation expense for calendar 2016?

• A)$4,000
• B)$3,556
• C)$3,200
• D)$1,600

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