A Company Uses Straight-Line Instead of the Units of Production

question 1

Multiple Choice

A company uses straight-line instead of the units of production method of depreciation. Assuming a tax rate of zero, which statement is true as a result of its choice of depreciation methods?

• A) Cash flows from operations will be less than under the straight-line method
• B) Cash flows from operations will be more than under the straight-line method
• C) Cash used for investing activities will be more than under the straight-line method
• D) Cash used for investing activities will be less than under the straight-line method.
• E) Cash flows are the same as if the straight-line method had been used.

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