A machine with a carrying amount of Rs. 100,000 is depreciated using the reducing-balance method at 20% per year. What is its depreciation for the second year?

Correct answer: A. Rs. 16,000

  • A. Rs. 16,000
  • B. Rs. 20,000
  • C. Rs. 24,000
  • D. Rs. 80,000

Explanation

The first-year depreciation is Rs. 20,000, leaving a carrying amount of Rs. 80,000. Second-year depreciation is 20% of Rs. 80,000, which equals Rs. 16,000.

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