Required: Compute Depreciation for 2013 and 2014 and the Book Value

question 68

Essay

Required:
Compute depreciation for 2013 and 2014 and the book value of the drill press at December 31, 2013 and 2014, assuming the sum-of-the-years'-digits method is used.

Understand the distinction between assignable and random causes of variation in a production process.

Comprehend how control charts are constructed, including the determination of control limits.

Recognize the goal of statistical process control in achieving and maintaining process control.

Understand the role and calculation of standard deviation in the establishment of control limits.

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