A Category 5 Hurricane in the Open Water Can Obtain

question 7

Multiple Choice

A Category 5 hurricane in the open water can obtain top wind speed comparable to ________.

• A)a plane flying near supersonic speed
• B)an F4 tornado
• C)an F1 tornado
• D)the top speed of an old style Volkswagen beetle

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Definitions:

Straight-Line

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset, which allocates an equal amount of depreciation to each year of the asset's useful life.

Sum-Of-Years' Digits

A depreciation method that accelerates the expense recognition, using a decreasing fraction of years remaining over the sum of the years' digits.

Double-Declining Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the normal depreciation rate, reducing the asset's book value more quickly in its early years.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life.