The Double-Declining-Balance Method Calculates Depreciation on an Asset at Double

question 16

Multiple Choice

The double-declining-balance method calculates depreciation on an asset at double the rate used in the:

• A) units-of-production method of depreciation.
• B) straight-line method of depreciation.
• C) Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS).
• D) the computation of interest payment on loan availed to buy the asset.

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