A Machine Was Purchased for $54,000 and It Was Estimated

question 6

Multiple Choice

A machine was purchased for $54,000 and it was estimated to have a $9,000 salvage value at the end of its useful life. Monthly depreciation expense of $750 was recorded using the straight-line method. The annual depreciation rate is

• A) 25%.
• B) 2%.
• C) 16%.
• D) 20%.

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Definitions:

Snowplow

A vehicle or device equipped with a large blade at the front used to remove snow from surfaces such as roads and driveways.

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Suspension Mount

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C-Channel

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