An Increase in Depreciation Expense from $50,000 to $60,000 Will

question 48

Multiple Choice

An increase in depreciation expense from $50,000 to $60,000 will cause cash payments for operating expenses to

• A) increase by $50,000.
• B) decrease by $10,000.
• C) increase by $10,000.
• D) remain unchanged.

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