5. A truck for hauling coal has an estimated net cost of $55,000 and is expected to give service for 250,000 miles, resulting in a $5,000 salvage value. Compute the allowed depreciation amount for truck usage of 30,000 miles. d=$6,00

5. A truck for hauling coal has an estimated net cost of $55,000 and is expected to give service for 250,000 miles, resulting in a $5,000 salvage value. Compute the allowed depreciation amount for truck usage of 30,000 miles. d=$6,00

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