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Question

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Explanation / Answer

NOTE: It is assumed that asset was put to use in the beginning of year 1, alternatively result can also be calculated using proportionate method.

a. Straight line method: (original cost - salvage value) / life of the equipment

Computation = (325,000 - 25,000) / 8 = $37,500 each year i.e. @12.5% pa

Year 1: $37,500

Year 2: $37,500

b. Double - declining balance: Double rate of depriciation from straight line method i.e. 12.5%*2 = 25% pa

Year 1: $325,000*25% = $81,250

Year 2: ($325,000 - $81,250) *25% = $60,937.50

c. Units of production: (original cost - salvage value) / life in hours

Year 1: $300,000 * 8000 / 60,000 = $40,000

Year 2: $300,000 * 8,700 / 60,000 = $43,500