Question

Marigold Corp. constructed a building at a cost of $13600000. Weighted-average accumulated expenditures were $5700000, actual interest was $560000, and avoidable interest was $280000. If the salvage value is $1110000, and the useful life is 40 years, depreciation expense for the first full year using the straight-line method is $326250. $319250. $347000. $461750.

Answer 1

$121,750

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of the building = 13600000

Average accumulated expenses = 5700000

Actual interest = 560000

Avoidable interest = 280000

Salvage value = 1110000

Life in years = 40 years

Depreciation expenses for 1st full year = {(Average accumulated expenses + Avoidable interest) - Salvage value} / Life in years

Depreciation expenses for 1st full year = (5700000 + 280000 - 1110000) / 40

Depreciation expenses for 1st full year = 4870000 / 40 years

Depreciation expenses for 1st full year = $121,750