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Question
Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below and rewrite the sentence:
The amount of depreciation remains constant every year under ______
Options
Straight Line Method
Diminishing Balance Method
Revaluation Method
Insurance Policy Method
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Solution
The amount of depreciation remains constant every year under Straight Line Method.
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