Which of these is an example of depreciation?
(A) A worker's truck breaks down more often after 80,000 miles of driving.
(B) An employer fires a worker for repeatedly arriving late to work.
(C) A share of stock declines in value over several months.
(D) A clothing store owner reduces the price of a belt by $10 to encourage sales.
Ans: (A) A worker's truck breaks down more often after 80,000 miles of driving.
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