When Comparing a Five Year Straight-Line Depreciation Schedule and a Five

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Multiple Choice

When comparing a five year straight-line depreciation schedule and a five year MACRS depreciation schedule, at what point in time does the straight-line depreciation cost exceed the MACRS depreciation cost?

• A)After the second year, but not after the fifth year
• B)Only during the third year
• C)After the fourth year and through the sixth year
• D)Only during the fifth year

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