In: Accounting
Central Supply purchased a new printer for $67,500. The printer
is expected to operate for nine (9) years, after which it will be
sold for salvage value (estimated to be $6,750).
How much is the second year’s depreciation expense if the company
uses the double-declining-balance method?
$15,000 |
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$11,667 |
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$18,000 |
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$13,500 |
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None of the above |
Answer: $11,667
Explanation
Double Declining Balance Depreciation | |||||
Beginning book value | x | Double the straight- | = | Depreciation expense | |
line rate | |||||
First year's depreciation | 67,500.00 | x | 2 x 1/9 | = | 15,000.00 |
Second year's depreciation | 52,500.00 | x | 2 x 1/9 | = | 11,667.00 |
Explanation: | |||||
Double-declining-balance rate =2 ×Straight-line rate (1/Useful life) | |||||
Book value at beginning of second year = $67,500 – $15,000 = $52,500 |