Question 13
DepreciationAsa Company bought a vehicle worth ₦20,000 and the vehicle is to be depreciated at 5%. Using the reducing balance method of depreciation, what would be the value of the asset after 3 years?
- A.₦19,000.00
- B.₦18,050.50
- C.₦17,147.50
- D.₦16,290.13.
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Answer: C (₦17,147.50)
Explanation
20 000 × 0.95 = 19 000; × 0.95 = 18 050; × 0.95 = ₦17 147.50.