The Principle of Means That the Punishment Should Fit the Crime.​

question 91

Short Answer

The principle of means that the punishment should fit the crime.​

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method used to allocate the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset evenly across its useful life, where the same amount is expensed each year.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative total of depreciation charges applied to a fixed asset from the time of its acquisition.

Machinery

Machines or automated systems used in the manufacturing process or to carry out various tasks. Machinery is considered a long-term, fixed asset in accounting.