A Company Used Straight-Line Depreciation for an Item of Equipment

question 146

Multiple Choice

A company used straight-line depreciation for an item of equipment that cost $12,000,had a salvage value of $2,000 and a five-year useful life.After depreciating the asset for three complete years,the salvage value was reduced to $1,200 but its total useful life remained the same.Determine the amount of depreciation to be charged against the equipment during each of the remaining years of its useful life.

• A)$1,000
• B)$1,800
• C)$5,400
• D)$2,400
• E)$2,000

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The difference between total revenues and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Variable Costs

Variable costs are expenses that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and labor.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales volume, such as rent or salaries.

Normal Return

The minimum profit necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, often covering the cost of capital.