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

question 59

Multiple Choice

On January 1, a machine with a useful life of five years and a residual value of $15,000 was purchased for $75,000. What is the depreciation expense for year 2 under straight-line depreciation?

• A) $15,000.
• B) $45,000.
• C) $12,000.
• D) $36,000.

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