On January 1,Weldon Weston Co

question 224

Multiple Choice

On January 1,Weldon Weston Co.purchased equipment for $250,000.It has an estimated useful life of five years and its residual value is $25,000.The company has a calendar year-end.Using the straight-line method,depreciation expense for the first year of its life equals:

• A)$45,000.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$90,000.
• D)$100,000.

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