What is the main reason why the sinking fund method of computing depreciation is seldom used in the industry?

Unstable economy

The initial deprecation is high

The initial depreciation is low

Rate of interest cannot be exactly determined

Correct Answer : The initial depreciation is low

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A P 1,000,000 issue of 3%, 15-year bond was sold at 95%. What is the rate of interest of this investment?

3.7%

4.0%

3.0%

3.4%

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 3.0%

Under the depletion allowance method in computing depreciation, the depletion charge is equal to either ______ whichever is smaller.

Fixed percentage of gross income or the net taxable income

Fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

50% of the fixed percentage of gross income or the net taxable income

50% of the fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

What is defines as the analysis and evaluation of the monetary consequences by using the theories and principles of economics to engineering applications, designs and projects?

Engineering economy

Design cost analysis

Engineering cost analysis

Economic Analysis

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Economic Analysis

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