JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 50

Question 50

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: The car owner does not think about the________ of his vehicle and the other payments involved in owning it

  1. A.transportation
  2. B.depreciation
  3. C.calculation
  4. D.appreciation
  5. E.association
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (depreciation)

Explanation

A car loses value over time; this loss is called depreciation, a hidden cost of owning it.