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question 103

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions.
Alt Corporation enters into an agreement with Yates Rentals Co.on January 1, 2011 for the purpose of leasing a machine to be used in its manufacturing operations.The following data pertain to the agreement:
(a) The term of the noncancelable lease is 3 years with no renewal option.Payments of $155,213 are due on December 31 of each year.
(b) The fair value of the machine on January 1, 2011, is $400,000.The machine has a remaining economic life of 10 years, with no residual value.The machine reverts to the lessor upon the termination of the lease.
(c) Alt depreciates all machinery it owns on a straight-line basis.
(d) Alt's incremental borrowing rate is 10% per year.Alt does not have knowledge of the 8% implicit rate used by Yates.
-If Alt accounts for the lease as an operating lease, what expenses will be recorded as a consequence of the lease during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011?

• A)Depreciation Expense
• B)Rent Expense
• C)Interest Expense
• D)Depreciation Expense and Interest Expense

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