Which statement is true concerning the straight-line method of depreciation? select one: a. depreciation does not take salvage value into consideration b. purchase cost is expensed in the year of acquisition c. depreciation is recognized evenly over the estimated useful life of the asset d. depreciation is equal to the proceeds received on sale less the amount paid to acquire the asset

Asmall town wants to build some new recreational facilities. the proposed facilities include a swimming pool, recreation center, basketball court and baseball field. the town council wants to provide the facilities which will be used by the most people, but they face budget and land limitations. the town has $400,000 and 14 acres of land. the pool requires locker facilities which would be in the recreation center, so if the swimming pool is built the recreation center must also be built. also, the council has only enough flat land to build the basketball court or the baseball field. the daily usage and cost of the facilities (in $1,000) are shown below. which facilities should they build? facilityusagecost ($1,000)landswimming pool4001002recreation center5002003basketball court3001504baseball field2001005