On January 1, 20X3, a Machine with a Useful Life

question 169

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 20X3, a machine with a useful life of five years and a residual value of $2,500 was purchased for $25,000. Using the double-declining-balance method, the depreciation expense for the year ending December 31, 20X4 would be

• A) $10,000
• B) $9,000
• C) $6,000
• D) $5,400

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