Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Straight-Line

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the straight-line and/or reducing-balance methods (using the theoretical rate) of depreciation?

• A) The two methods yield different amounts of total depreciation expense over the useful life of the asset.
• B) The two methods yield the same amount of total depreciation expense over the useful life of the asset.
• C) The straight-line method is applied to assets that wear and tear faster in the earlier years.
• D) The reducing-balance method is applied to assets that generate more revenue in later years.

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