A machine costing P45,000 is estimated to have a salvage value of 14,350 when retired at the end of 6 years. Depreciation cost is computed using a constant percentage of the declining book value. What is the annual rate of depreciation in %?

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A machine costing P45,000 is estimated to have a salvage value of 14,350 when retired at the end of 6 years. Depreciation cost is computed using a constant percentage of the declining book value. What is the annual rate of depreciation in %?
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