A Machine Was Purchased on January 1 for $100,000

question 39

Short Answer

A machine was purchased on January 1 for $100,000. The machine has an estimated useful life of 5 years with a salvage value of $10,000. Under the double-declining-balance method, depreciation expense for each of the first two years is, respectively,
a. $45,000 and $22,500.
b. $40,000 and $24,000.
c. $45,000 and $ 27,500.
d. $22,500 and $ 22,500.

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