Answer:
a. $60,000
b. 40%
c. $25,200
Explanation:
The calculation of the depreciation expense for the first year is computed below:
a) The depreciation cost would be
= Acquired value of equipment - estimated residual value
= $63,000 - $3,000
= $60,000
Double-declining balance method:
(B) First we must consider the rate of depreciation as shown below:
= One ÷ useful life
= 1 ÷ 5
= 20%
Now the rate is double So, 40%
(C) In year 1, the original cost is $63,000, so the depreciation is $25,200 after applying the 40% depreciation rate