With the Half-Year Rule, the Depreciation Percentage Is Lower in the First

question 84

Multiple Choice

With the half-year rule, the depreciation percentage is lower in the first year than in the second year.This is due to the fact that:

• A)the depreciation percentage increases in each year.
• B)assets are assumed to be acquired at mid-year.
• C)depreciation expense increases at the rate of inflation.
• D)declining balance depreciation is less attractive than straight-line depreciation.

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