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2015 W&WR needed to replace 2 miles of track.
costs $80,000. using MACRS depric, what would be the depreciation
for
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
According to the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), the useful life of tracks is 7 years.
Thus, 7-year MACRS schedule is applicable:
The depreciation rates are as follows:
Ending Book Value of year = Beginning Book Value - Depreciation for the year
Depreciation for the year = Depreciation rate for the year(%)*Purchase Price
Purchase Price = $80,000
Using the above formulaes, the book value and depreciation is calculated as follows:
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