The Accumulated Depreciation balance will be $\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Multiple choice question.

large relative to the asset's cost in the early years of the asset's life if straight$-$line is used

equal to Depreciation Expense on the income statement each period since they are both closed at the end of the accounting period.

large relative to the asset's cost in the latter years of the asset's life

small relative to the asset's cost in the latter years of the asset's life