Nature Power Company Uses the Composite Method and Straight-Line Depreciation

question 94

Essay

Nature Power Company uses the composite method and straight-line depreciation for its power plant equipment. Its Apple River plant, which began generating electricity January 1, 2013, had the following equipment: Required:
1. Compute the composite depreciation rate.
2. Compute the average service life.
3. Compute 2013 depreciation.

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