Which of the Following Is Representative of How Depreciation Expense

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is representative of how depreciation expense is handled in the face of inflation?

• A)it increases annually with the rate of inflation
• B)it decreases annually in nominal terms
• C)the depreciable base is not altered by inflation
• D)the real value of the depreciation is fixed

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