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7 March, 11:13

Santiago Corporation bought equipment on January 1. The equipment cost $320,000 and had an expected salvage value of $40,000. The life of the equipment was estimated to be 7 years and straight-line depreciation is used. The book value of the equipment at the end of the fifth year would be

A) $168,000

B) $320,000

C) $200,000

D) $120,000

E) $150,000

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  1. 7 March, 13:08
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    The correct answer is D = $ 120,000.

    Explanation:

    Determining the depreciation base

    Depreciation base = Acquisition cost - Salvage Value

    Depreciation base = 320,000 - 40,000.

    Depreciation base = $280,000.

    Determining the depreciation rate.

    Depreciation rate = depreciation base/Useful life.

    Depreciation rate = 280,000/7.

    Depreciation rate = $ 40,000.

    Determining accumulated depreciation.

    Accumulated depreciation = depreciation rate * number of years.

    Accumulated depreciation = 40,000 * 5.

    Accumulated depreciation = $200,000.

    Determining the book value of the equipment.

    Book value of the equipment = Acquisition cost - Accumulated depreciation.

    Book value of the equipment = 320,000 - 200,000.

    Book value of the equipment = $120,000.
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