A depreciation method in which a plant asset's depreciation expense for a period is determined by applying a constant depreciation rate each period to the asset's beginning book value is called:
A)Book value depreciation.
B)Declining-balance depreciation.
C)Straight-line depreciation.
D)Units-of-production depreciation.
E)Modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) depreciation.

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The declining-balance depreciation method applies a constant rate to the asset's beginning book value each period, resulting in decreasing depreciation expenses over time.

A Depreciation Method in Which a Plant Asset's Depreciation Expense