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Simple and Compound Depreciation
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What is depreciation?

Decrease in asset value over time

In simple depreciation, what remains constant each year?

The rand amount lost

In compound depreciation, what remains constant each year?

The percentage lost

Which formula represents simple depreciation?

A=P(1−in)A = P(1 - in)

Which formula represents compound depreciation?

A=P(1−i)nA = P(1 - i)^n

A car worth R240000 depreciates at 15% p.a. using simple method. Value after 5 years?

R60000

A tractor worth R60000 depreciates at 20% p.a. reducing-balance. Value after 5 years?

R19660.80

Which method usually gives a lower final value?

Simple depreciation

What type of graph does simple depreciation create?

A straight line

In compound depreciation, what happens to the asset value?

Never reaches zero

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