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A Diesel powered tractor with a cost of $90,000 and estimated residual value of $15,000 is expected to have a useful operating life of 30,000 hours. During April, the tractor was operated 120 hours. Determine the depreciation for the month.
Unit of activity method : The depreciation expense is computed on the basis of units generated in a year using this method of depreciation. This method is appropriate when a company's productivity rate fluctuates.
Calculation for depreciation for the month
Depreciation expense = Depreciation rate x No.of hours used
=$2.50 per hour x 120 hours
=$300
Calculation of Depreciation rate
Depreciation rate = Cost - Residual value / Estimated units of useful life
=$90,000 - $15,000 / 30,000 hours
=$75,000 / 30,000
$2.50 per hour
Therefore,the depreciation for the month under units of activity method is $300