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

question 78

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
The following data are available for a foundry operation started as a new company four years ago when the construction cost index was 125:
* = long-term assets at historical cost
-What is the NBV of the long-term assets at current cost at the end of year 4?

• A) $660,000
• B) $800,000
• C) $960,000
• D) $1,180,000
• E) $1,760,000

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