An Asset Has a Life of 3 Years

question 109

Multiple Choice

An asset has a life of 3 years. It costs $90 000 and has an expected residual value of $15 000. Using reducing- balance depreciation, what is the depreciation for Year 1?

• A)$15 000
• B)$50 335
• C)$29 700
• D)$40 471

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