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Answer

A

Original Cost

$                                       110,000

B

Original Salvage value

$                                         15,000

C = A-B

Original Depreciable base

$                                         95,000

D

Original Life

8

E = C/D

Annual Depreciation as per SLM

$                                         11,875

F =E

Year 1 Depreciation expense

$                                         11,875

G = E

Year 2 Depreciation expense

$                                         11,875

H = A - F - G

Book Value at the time of revision of estimates

$                                         86,250

I

Salvage Value

$                                         15,000

J = H - I

Depreciable base [New]

$                                         71,250

K

New life [total]

6

L = 6 years - 2 years passed

Life remaining

4

K = J/L

Depreciation expense for Year 3

$                                         17,813

Correct Answer

Option #2: $ 17,813

A

Original Cost

$                                       110,000

B

Original Salvage value

$                                         15,000

C = A-B

Original Depreciable base

$                                         95,000

D

Original Life

8

E = C/D

Annual Depreciation as per SLM

$                                         11,875

F =E

Year 1 Depreciation expense

$                                         11,875

G = E

Year 2 Depreciation expense

$                                         11,875

H = A - F - G

Book Value at the time of revision of estimates

$                                         86,250

I

Salvage Value

$                                         15,000

J = H - I

Depreciable base [New]

$                                         71,250

K

New life [total]

6

L = 6 years - 2 years passed

Life remaining

4

K = J/L

Depreciation expense for Year 3

$                                         17,813

Correct Answer

Option #2: $ 17,813