On September 1,a Machine with a Useful Life of 8

question 56

Multiple Choice

On September 1,a machine with a useful life of 8 years and a residual value of $3,000 was purchased for $47,000.What is depreciation expense in the year of purchase under straight-line depreciation assuming a December 31 year-end?

• A)$3,917
• B)$3,667
• C)$1,958
• D)$1,833

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