Martin Company Purchases a Machine at the Beginning of the Year

question 52

Multiple Choice

Martin Company purchases a machine at the beginning of the year at a cost of $60,000.The machine is depreciated using the double-declining-balance method.The machine's useful life is estimated to be 4 years with a $5,000 salvage value.Depreciation expense in year 4 is:

• A)$13,750.
• B)$3,750.
• C)$30,000.
• D)$2,500.
• E)$5,000.

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Market Rate Of Interest

The prevailing rate of interest determined by supply and demand in the credit market, often used as a benchmark in financial transactions.

Noncurrent Monetary Liabilities

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Present Value

The current value of future money or cash flows, determined by applying a specific rate of return.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.