alleryStart learning →The diminishing balance method gives a higher charge in which years?
AEarlier years of life
BLater years of life
COnly the final year
DEvery year equally
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Earlier years of life
It charges an accelerated rate on the non-depreciated balance in the earlier years of the asset's life.
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