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Tax Write-Off – Depreciation
publish date: 2026/05/05 08:08:38.287301 UTC
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For each of the last 6 years, a businesswoman has filed a \$200 depreciation allowance on her tax return for an office computer system.
What signed number represents the total depreciation written off over the six-year period?
Correct Answer
-$1,200
Explanation
Each year's depreciation is \(-\$200\). Over 6 years:
\[ 6 \times (-200) = -1{,}200 \]
The total depreciation written off is \(-\$1,200\).
Reference
Mathematics for college students, go-math-science.com