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A-LevelAccountingNon-current Assets and DepreciationFeb/Mar 2021Paper 1 Q51 Mark

The net book value of motor vehicles of a company is shown. beginning of the year end of the year $312000 $305000 During the year, an old vehicle was traded in as part exchange for a new vehicle. The part exchange value of the old vehicle was $8000. The remaining purchase price of the new vehicle, $30000, was paid by cheque. What was the depreciation charge for the year?

A$29000
B$37000
C$45000
D$53000

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting (9706) Feb/Mar 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Non-current Assets and Depreciation and is worth 1 mark.

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