Assume Lloyd Uses 200%-Declining-Balance Depreciation with the Half-Year Convention

question 50

Multiple Choice

Assume Lloyd uses 200%-declining-balance depreciation with the half-year convention. Depreciation expense to be recognized in 2010 (the second year of ownership) is:

• A) $8,400.
• B) $13,120.
• C) $15,120.
• D) Some other amount.

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