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If depreciation is not provided, what happens to the balance sheet?
ALiabilities are overstated
BCapital becomes negative
CAssets are overvalued
DCash is understated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Assets are overvalued
Without writing off used-up cost, assets stay at inflated values and the balance sheet misstates the true position.
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