Martin Company's Building Has a 20-Year Useful Life and a Residual

question 166

Multiple Choice

Martin Company's building has a 20-year useful life and a residual value equal to 20% of the building's original cost.If the double-declining balance method is used,what depreciation rate would be used?

• A)4.5%
• B)5%
• C)9%
• D)10%

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