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A machine is in good physical shape after 5 years but cannot produce profitably. Its useful life is what?
ATen full years
BIts physical life
CFive years only
DSeven years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Five years only
Useful life is the economic or commercial life, so physical survival beyond profitable use does not extend it.
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