19. Equipment with a cost of $160,000, an estimated residual value of $10,000, a

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19. Equipment with a cost of $160,000, an estimated residual value of $10,000, and an estimated life of 4 years, was purchased on April 1, 2015. If the straight-line method is used, the depreciation expense for calendar 2015 is (a) $40,000. (b) $37,500. (c) $30,000. (d) $28,125. (e) None of the above. 20. A truck was purchased for $40,000 and it was estimated to have a $4,000 residual value. Using the straight-line method, monthly depreciation expense of $600 was recorded. Therefore the annual depreciation rate expressed as a percentage is (a) 2%. (b) 17%. (c) 18%. (d) 20%. (e) None of the above.

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As per chegg guidelines when there are more than one question then we have to answer first question. Calculation of depreciation expense for 2015: Total depreciation= (cost-estimated residual value)/estimated life                                    =(160000-10000)/4= 150000/4 Total depreciation= $37500 Depreciation for 2015= 37500*9/12= $28125 So correct answer is d) $28125

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