Problem 8-2A Depreciation methods LO P1 A machine costing $208,800 with a four-y
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Problem 8-2A Depreciation methods LO P1 A machine costing $208,800 with a four-year life and an estimated $16,000 salvage value is installed in Luther Company's factory on January 1. The factory manager estimates the machine will produce 482,000 units of product during its life. It actually produces the following units: 121,600 in 1st year, 123,600 in 2nd year, 121,600 in 3rd year, 125,200 in 4th year. The total number of units produced by the end of year 4 exceeds the original estimate-this difference was not predicted. (The machine must not be depreciated below its estimated salvage value) Required: Compute depreciation for each year (and total depreciation of all years combined) for the machine under each depreciation method Round your per unit depreciation to 2 decimal places. Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.) Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Straight Line Production Compute depreciation for each year (and total depreciation of all years combined) for the machine under each Straight-line depreciation Year Depreciation Prev 1 of1 NextExplanation / Answer
1) Straight line depreciation :
B) Unit of production :
Depreciation rate = 192800/482000 = 0.40 per unit
3) Double decline balance :
Straight line depreciation Year 1 (208800-16000/4) = 48200 Year 2 48200 Year 3 48200 Year 4 48200 Total 192800