Figure: ABC Company Reference: Ref 10-6 (Figure: ABC Company)

question 13

Multiple Choice

Figure: ABC Company Reference: Ref 10-6 (Figure: ABC Company) The figure depicts the market for a water cleaner for home aquariums. After use it gets washed down drains and enters into streams where it improves the mineral content of the water and thus leads to better water quality and better fish growth. What is the dollar amount of the external benefit created per can of the cleaner?

• A) $12
• B) $6
• C) $3
• D) $15

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Definitions:

150%-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation, applying 150% of the straight-line rate to the declining balance of an asset, used to allocate larger depreciation expenses in the earlier years of an asset’s life.

Residual Value

The estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often considered in leasing agreements and depreciation calculations.

Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits Method

An accelerated depreciation method that computes annual depreciation by multiplying the depreciable cost of an asset by a series of fractions based on the sum of the asset's useful life digits.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was acquired, representing the reduction in value over time.