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Mink Inc. purchased machinery that was installed and ready for use on January 3, 2017, at a total cost of $230,000. Residual value was estimated at $30,000. The machinery will be depreciated over five years using the double declining-balance method. For the calendar year 2018, Mink should record depreciation expense on this machinery of a)$48,000. b)$55,200. c)$60,000. d)$92,000.
Answer: Option b $55,200
Double declining Balance depreciation = 2 × Straight-line depreciation rate × Book value at the beginning of the year | |||||||
Depreciation rate = 100% / Life of the Asset | |||||||
= 100%/5 | |||||||
=20% |
Depreciation on 01 January 2018 = 2 * 20% * $230,000 = $92,000
Book value of Equioment on January 01 2018 = $230,000 - $92,000 = $138,000
Depreciation for the calender year 2018 = $138,000 * 2* 20% = $55,200