Question 66
MediumOriginal questionA factory buys a machine for ₹6,00,000. It is expected to last 8 years and then fetch ₹40,000 as scrap. The factory uses the straight-line method.
At the end of which year does the machine's book value first fall below ₹2,00,000?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
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After 5 years it is ₹2,50,000; after 6 years, ₹1,80,000. So the end of year 6.
Worth noting
At the end of year 5 the value is still ₹2,50,000.
- Concept
- When the book value crosses a level
- Typical timeTypical
- 120 s
- Your timeYours
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