A machine originally had an estimated useful life of 6 years,but after 4 complete years,it was decided that the original estimate of useful life should have been 10 years.At that point the remaining cost to be depreciated should be allocated over the remaining:

A) 2 years.
B) 4 years.
C) 6 years.
D) 16 years.
E) 10 years.

Estimated Useful Life

The expected period over which an asset is estimated to be usable, impacting its depreciation calculation.

Depreciated

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its decrease in value over time.

Remaining Cost

The costs that have not yet been incurred or allocated in the production of goods and services, often considered in future budgeting or cost analysis.