Glen Company owns a truck that is expected to be driven for 300,000 km over its useful life. The cost of the truck was $55,000, and it is expected to have a residual value of $0. In 2019, the truck was driven 22,000 km. How much does the truck amortize in 2019? 1. $5.45 2. None of the answers are correct 3. 120,000 km 4. $120,000 5. $4033.33
Glen Company owns a truck that is expected to be driven for 300,000 km over its useful life. The cost of the truck was $55,000, and it is expected to have a residual value of $0. In 2019, the truck was driven 22,000 km. How much does the truck amortize in 2019? 1. $5.45 2. None of the answers are correct 3. 120,000 km 4. $120,000 5. $4033.33
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Glen Company owns a truck that is expected to be driven for 300,000 km over its useful life. The cost of the truck was $55,000, and it is expected to have a residual value of $0. In 2019, the truck was driven 22,000 km. How much does the truck amortize in 2019?
1. $5.45
2. None of the answers are correct
3. 120,000 km
4. $120,000
5. $4033.33
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