Base-Forward Owns a Machine That It Purchased on Jan 1

question 101

Multiple Choice

Base-Forward owns a machine that it purchased on Jan 1, 2010 for $600,000. The machine had an estimated useful life of 5 years and an estimated residual value of $100,000. The company uses the declining balance method with a rate of 20%. The machine was sold on December 31, 2012 for $140,000. What was the depreciation expense for 2012?

• A)$292,800
• B)$76,800
• C)$60,000
• D)$50,000

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