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Depreciation on $20,000
Over 5 Years

Compare prime cost and diminishing value methods.

Prime Cost (20.0%)
$4,000
/year (equal)
Diminishing Value (40.0%)
$8,000
/year 1 (decreasing)
Asset Cost$20,000
Effective Life5 years
Total Deduction$20,000
Same cost, different life
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