A Copy Machine Acquired on May 1 with a Cost

question 213

Essay

A copy machine acquired on May 1 with a cost of $2,545 has an estimated useful life of three years. Assuming that it will have a residual value of $445, determine the depreciation for the first and second year by the straight-line method. Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.

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