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  A firm is considering the purchase of a new machine for $300,000.The firm is unsure if it should use the 3-Year MACRS schedule or straightline depcreciation over three years.What is the difference in the book value after three years if the firm uses MACRS instead of straightline depreciation? A) $0 B) $7,410 C) $14,820 D) $66,660
A firm is considering the purchase of a new machine for $300,000.The firm is unsure if it should use the 3-Year MACRS schedule or straightline depcreciation over three years.What is the difference in the book value after three years if the firm uses MACRS instead of straightline depreciation?


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