Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 80

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .The following data are available for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) vent manufacturer started as a new company four years ago when the construction cost index was 120:
* = "of long-term assets at historical cost"
-What is the year 4 operating income using year-4 current cost amortization?

• A)$280,000
• B)$310,000
• C)$550,000
• D)$295,000
• E)$305,000

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