Martin Company Purchases a Machine at the Beginning of the Year

question 2

Multiple Choice

Martin Company purchases a machine at the beginning of the year at a cost of $60,000. The machine is depreciated using the straight-line method. The machine's useful life is estimated to be 4 years with a $5,000 salvage value.
- The book value of the machine at the end of year 4 is:

• A) $13,750.
• B) $0.
• C) $55,000.
• D) $30,000.
• E) $5,000.

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Definitions:

Disaffirming

The act of rejecting or nullifying an agreement or contract, particularly in the context of legal minors or parties without the capacity to enter into a contract.

Minor

A person who is under the age of legal adulthood.

Contract

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Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle preventing a party from withdrawing a promise made when the other party has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.