Wickland Company Installs a Manufacturing Machine in Its Production Facility

question 145

Multiple Choice

Wickland Company installs a manufacturing machine in its production facility at the beginning of the year at a cost of $87,000. The machine's useful life is estimated to be 5 years, or 400,000 units of product, with a $7,000 salvage value. During its second year, the machine produces 84,500 units of product
- Determine the machines' second year depreciation under the straight-line method.

• A) $20,880.
• B) $17,400.
• C) $16,900.
• D) $16,000.
• E) $18,379.

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