The formula for calculating depreciation using straight line method is

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The formula for calculating depreciation using straight line method is

  • A. \( \frac{\text{Scrape Value} + \text{Sales}}{Useful life} \)
  • B. \( \frac{\text{Cost } - \text{Scrape Value}}{Useful life} \)
  • C. \( \frac{\text{Sales } - \text{Scrape Value}}{Useful life} \)
  • D. \( \frac{\text{Purchases } + \text{Sales }}{Useful life} \)

Correct Answer: B. \( \frac{\text{Cost } - \text{Scrape Value}}{Useful life} \)



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