Simple and Compound Depreciation (Grade 11 NSC Matric Mathematics): Flashcards

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Simple and Compound Depreciation
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Definition of depreciation

Decrease in value of asset over time due to usage, age & wear

Simple depreciation - what stays constant?

Same rand amount lost each year

Simple depreciation formula

A=P(1−in)A = P(1 - in)

Compound depreciation - what stays constant?

Same percentage of current value lost each year

Compound depreciation formula

A=P(1−i)nA = P(1 - i)^n

Alternative name for simple depreciation

Straight-line depreciation

Alternative name for compound depreciation

Reducing-balance depreciation

Compound depreciation: does asset reach zero?

No, always retains some value

Method giving lower final value

Simple depreciation

Most realistic depreciation method

Compound depreciation

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