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A construction company purchased a piece of equipment for $1470. The expected life is 8000 hours, after which it will have a salvage value of $310. Find the amount of depreciation for the first year if the piece of equipment was used for 2000 hours. Use the units-of-production method of depreciation.
Correct Answer:
Depreciation expense for the first year = $ 290
Working:
Units of Production method |
||
A |
Cost |
$ 1,470 |
B |
Residual Value |
$ 310 |
C=A - B |
Depreciable base |
$ 1,160 |
D |
Usage in units(hours) |
8000 |
E =C/D |
Depreciation per hour used |
$ 0.15 |
A |
B |
C = B * Depreciation per hour used |
D =A-C |
|
Year |
Book Value |
Usage (hours) |
Depreciation expense |
Ending Book Value |
1 |
$ 1,470 |
2,000 |
$ 290 |
$ 1,180 |
End of answer.
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