Question

When using straight-line depreciation to compute depreciation for a partial​ year:

A.
compute depreciation for a full year under straightminusline depreciation and multiply it by​ 50%.
B.
compute depreciation for a full year under straightminusline depreciation and multiply it by the fraction of the year that you held the asset.
C.
the straightminusline method automatically adjusts for partial​ periods, so no adjustments are needed.
D.
compute depreciation for a full year under straightline depreciation and use that amount.

Answer 1

B.

compute depreciation for a full year under straight minusline depreciation and multiply it by the fraction of the year that you held the asset.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under straight-line depreciation, the asset value is spread equally throughout its useful life.

To get the depreciation of a partial year, you need to calculate the depreciation a full year first.

Divide the asset value by the number of its useful years to get depreciation value for one year. To compute partial depreciation, you need to establish the fraction of the year to be depreciated. Divide the number of months by twelve to get the fraction.

To get actual depreciation, multiply this fraction by a full year depreciation.