Replicator Limited Acquired an Item of Plant with an Expected

question 9

Multiple Choice

Replicator Limited acquired an item of plant with an expected useful life of 5 years. Expected total production output over this period was: Year 1, 35 000 units; Year 2, 35 000 units; Year 3, 18 000 units; Year 4, 12 000 units. The asset cost $100 000 and associated installation costs amounted to $20 000 and residual value is $5000. The amount of depreciation charged in the first year is:

• A) $40 250.
• B) $42 000.
• C) $35 000.
• D) $33 250.

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Definitions:

Lease

A contractual arrangement in which one party agrees to rent property owned by another party for a specified period of time in exchange for payment.

Eminent Domain

The right of a government to expropriate private property for public use, with compensation provided to the owner.

Bequeath

To leave personal property to someone through a will.

Fair Compensation

Fair Compensation is equitable financial remuneration given to an employee for their services or to a party as reparation for loss, damage, or injury.