alleryStart learning →An asset has a 5-year life, cost 1,000 and salvage 100. What is year 1 depreciation under sum-of-years-digits?
A360
B200
C300
D180
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 300
Depreciable base 900 times 5/15 equals 300 in the first year.
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