Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of depreciation?

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Allocation of the cost of an asset to the periods in which services are received from the asset

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Regular reduction of asset value to correspond to changes in market value as the asset ages

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A process of correlating the market value of an asset with its gradual decline in physical efficiency

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Allocation of cost in a manner that will ensure that Plant and Equipment items are not carried on the Balance Sheet in excess of net realizable value

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