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A-LevelAccountingAccounting for non-current assets9706/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q31 Mark

A company purchased an asset costing $100000. It had a life of five years and an estimated residual value of $20000. The company uses straight-line depreciation. The asset was sold for $5000 at the end of the five-year period. What is the total effect on year five profits from both depreciating and selling the asset?

A1000
B15000
C16000
D31000

✓ Correct answer

D: 31000

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Accounting for non-current assets, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Accounting, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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