Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Ramirez Company installs a computerized manufacturing machine in its factory at

ID: 2480383 • Letter: R

Question

Ramirez Company installs a computerized manufacturing machine in its factory at the beginning of the year at a cost of $45,000. The machine's useful life is estimated at 10 years, or 390,000 units of product, with a $6,000 salvage value. During its second year, the machine produces 34,000 units of product.

  

Determine the machine’s second-year depreciation using the units-of-production method.

Ramirez Company installs a computerized manufacturing machine in its factory at the beginning of the year at a cost of $45,000. The machine's useful life is estimated at 10 years, or 390,000 units of product, with a $6,000 salvage value. During its second year, the machine produces 34,000 units of product.

Explanation / Answer

Depreciation = (45,000-6,000)/390,000*34,000 = $3,400