During 2016,Williams Company Purchases and Places in Service Office Equipment

question 58

Multiple Choice

During 2016,Williams Company purchases and places in service office equipment with a cost of $40,000.The equipment is 7-year MACRS property.What is its 2016 depreciation deduction for purposes of the alternative minimum tax?

• A)$2,000
• B)$2,857
• C)$3,000
• D)$4,000
• E)$5,714

Apply knowledge of interest rates to solve problems related to borrowing and lending.

Calculate the total amount required to settle multiple loans accumulated over time.

Evaluate and compute the necessary amounts for future financial needs based on current interest rates.

Understand and apply the principles of simple and compound interest.

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