The Amount of the Average Investment for a Proposed Investment

question 167

Multiple Choice

The amount of the average investment for a proposed investment of $120,000 in a fixed asset with a useful life of 4 years, straight-line depreciation, no residual value, and an expected total income of $21,600 for the 4 years is

• A)$30,000
• B)$21,600
• C)$5,400
• D)$60,000

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