Morgan Corporation Purchased a Depreciable Asset for $400,000 on January

question 107

Multiple Choice

Morgan Corporation purchased a depreciable asset for $400,000 on January 1, 2012. The estimated salvage value is $40,000, and the estimated useful life is 9 years. The straight-line method is used for depreciation. In 2015, Morgan changed its estimates to a total useful life of 5 years with a salvage value of $60,000. What is 2015 depreciation expense?

• A) $40,000
• B) $60,000
• C) $110,000
• D) $120,000

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