What Is the Meaning of "Straight-Line Method

question 84

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of "straight-line method"?

• A)The systematic allocation of an asset's depreciable amount allocated in proportion to the productive capacity used.
• B)The systematic allocation of an asset's depreciable amount allocated evenly over the asset's estimated useful life.
• C)The systematic allocation of an asset's depreciable amount over its estimated useful life.
• D)The systematic allocation of an asset's depreciable amount whereby a period's depreciation equals the asset's net carrying amount multiplied by a fixed percentage.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The per unit cost of production, computed by dividing the total cost of production by the total quantity of output.

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed costs of production (costs that do not change with the level of output) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Marginal Costs

The expense incurred from manufacturing an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Total Costs

The total costs (fixed and variable) of production divided by the quantity of output produced.