StraightLine Depreciation A building acquired at the beginni
Straight-Line Depreciation
A building acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $101,900 has an estimated residual value of $3,900 and an estimated useful life of 10 years. Determine the following:
| (a) | The depreciable cost | $ | |
| (b) | The straight-line rate | % | |
| (c) | The annual straight-line depreciation | $ |
Solution
Depreciable cost(101900-3900) $98000 The straight-line rate(100/10) 10% The annual straight-line depreciation(98000*10%) $9800.