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Central Supply purchased a new printer for $67,500. The printer is expected to operate for nine...

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

$11,667

$18,000

$13,500

None of the above

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Expert Solution

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

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