A Truck Costs $9,200 with a Residual Value of $1,000

question 7

Multiple Choice

A truck costs $9,200 with a residual value of $1,000. It is estimated that the useful life of the truck is four years. The amount of depreciation expense in year 2 using the declining-balance method at twice the straight-line rate is:

• A) $2,300
• B) $4,600
• C) $3,200
• D) $6,400
• E) None of these

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Financial Statements

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