The Following Machines Were Purchased During 2014

question 196

Essay

The following machines were purchased during 2014:
Machine A for $6,000 on April 5
Machine B for $4,000 on August 24
Machine C for $5,000 on November 10
Assuming that each machine has an estimated useful life of six years and a 10 percent residual value,calculate total depreciation expense for 2014 (assume straight-line depreciation and round to the nearest month and the company reports on a calendar-year basis).

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Definitions:

Marginal Extraction Costs

The additional costs incurred for extracting one more unit of a resource, which may increase as the resource becomes scarcer.

Resource

Assets, materials, or substances that provide economic value or benefit to individuals or businesses.

Extraction Cost

Refers to the expenses involved in removing natural resources from the earth, such as mining or drilling.

User Cost

The cost associated with using a durable asset over a period, including the depreciation of the asset and possibly other expenses like maintenance.