Which of the Following Statement Is Applicable to the Declining-Balance

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is applicable to the declining-balance method of depreciation?

• A) The expense is constant for the useful life of the asset.
• B) The process is complex because you need to know the carrying amount, residual value and estimated useful life of the asset.
• C) A company subject to political costs is more likely to select this depreciation method.
• D) Assumes that the consumption of the asset is a function of time.
• E) E: None of the given answers.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

is the amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for.

Capital Stock

The total amount of physical goods and financial assets that are used in the production of goods and services in an economy.

Depreciation

The measure of the reduction in value of an asset over time, often due to wear and tear.

Disposable Income

The amount of capital available for household expenditures and savings once income taxes have been removed.