A Machine Is Purchased on January 1,2014,for $90,000

question 139

Multiple Choice

A machine is purchased on January 1,2014,for $90,000.It is expected to have a useful life of five years and a residual value of $5,000.The company closes its books on December 31.Under the double-declining balance method,what is the total amount of depreciation to be expensed during the 2015 fiscal year (year 2 of 5) ?

• A)$21,600
• B)$22,000
• C)$22,400
• D)$34,000

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Definitions:

Physical Measures Method

An approach to cost allocation or performance measurement that relies on direct, quantifiable units such as hours, kilograms, or meters.

Relative Sales Value Method

An approach used in joint cost allocation, distributing costs among products based on their relative sales values at the split-off point.

Constant Gross Margin Percentage

A pricing strategy where the gross margin percentage remains unchanged regardless of changes in product costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or business activity within a certain scale or period.