On January 1, a Machine with a Useful Life of Five

question 208

Multiple Choice

On January 1, a machine with a useful life of five years and a residual value of $15,000 was purchased for $45,000. What is the depreciation expense for year 2 under the double-declining-balance method of depreciation?

• A) $10,800
• B) $18,000
• C) $14,400
• D) $8,640

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