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O-LevelAccountingAccounting procedures7707/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q141 Mark

Two companies each purchased a motor vehicle for $10000 at the beginning of year 1. Company G used the straight-line method of depreciation at a rate of 15% per annum, while Company H used the reducing balance method at a rate of 20% per annum. What was the difference in the depreciation charge between the two companies for year 2?

A$100 greater for G
B$100 greater for H
C$500 greater for G
D$500 greater for H

✓ Correct answer

B: $100 greater for H

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Accounting procedures, O-Level Accounting (syllabus 7707). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Accounting, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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