The AnimalReference Application Shown Above Contains a Generic Animal Reference

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Essay

The AnimalReference application shown above contains a generic Animal reference variable into which you can assign concrete Animal objects. Explain how this example uses polymorphism and why it is important.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of depreciation to each year of the asset's useful life.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in calculating depreciation.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated amount of an asset’s cost expensed over its useful life to account for the decline in its value over time.

Freight Charges

Fees associated with the transportation of goods from one location to another.