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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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A pricing approach that incorporates only variable production expenses—such as direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—into the costs of products.

Total Period Cost

The sum total of all expenses incurred by a business within a specific period, not directly tied to the production process.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a unit of product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost associated with producing a single unit of product, including direct materials, direct labor, and allocated overhead.