A graph is set up with "yearly depreciation expense" on the vertical axis and "time" on the horizontal axis. Assuming linear relationships, how would the graphs for straight-line and sum-of-the-years'-digits depreciation, respectively, be drawn?
A) Vertically and sloping down to the right
B) Vertically and sloping up to the right
C) Horizontally and sloping down to the right
D) Horizontally and sloping up to the right

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In straight-line depreciation, the yearly depreciation expense is constant, resulting in a horizontal line. In sum-of-the-years'-digits depreciation, the expense decreases over time, resulting in a line that slopes down to the right.

A Graph Is Set Up with "Yearly Depreciation Expense" on the Vertical