Question is ⇒ Which of the following is not a method for estimating depreciation charges ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Sinking fund method, (B) Straight line method, (C) Diminishing value method, (D) Halsey's 50-50 formula, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Which of the following is not a method for estimating depreciation charges ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Sinking fund method, (B) Straight line method, (C) Diminishing value method, (D) Halsey's 50-50 formula, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Which of the following is not a method for estimating depreciation charges ?
A.	Sinking fund method [Wrong Answer]
B.	Straight line method [Wrong Answer]
C.	Diminishing value method [Wrong Answer]
D.	Halsey's 50-50 formula [Correct Answer]
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